Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mostly used in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the truck's weight and model.
Yale is among North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric lift truck 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 lb. electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited units manufactured by Yale already meet or exceed 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 as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order 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 in order to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
To really lessen brake and tire wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine 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 which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.