Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company's continued pursuit of better 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 within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the business. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The Internal Combustion products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help reduce oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To greatly reduce brake and tire wear on all Yale ICE forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled 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, lessening the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and patent pending, drive train components.