Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mostly utilized in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift loads to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Among the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. Yale is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of better 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 in North America.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited models which already meet or surpass all regulatory demands. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards too.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has introduced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really lessens tire and brake wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift customers. In regard to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used again, lowering the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.