Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both electric and ICE units. 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 heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's weight and model.
Yale is one of North America's largest producers of zero emission electric forklift and is among 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 Yale's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models manufactured by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by the company have been engineered for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. 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, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.