Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE models. This truck is mostly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of better energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The company has also designed their IC 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 greatly decrease brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used once more, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.