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