Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly used inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Yale is among North America's biggest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is among the first producers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that Yale's 5000 lb. electric rider product provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.