Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important equipment in nearly all warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 lb. range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks can raise cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
One of the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale'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 utilized per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or surpass all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that 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. Yale 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.