Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been manufactured in electric and internal combustion units. The forklift is an important machinery in nearly all distribution centers and warehouses and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks can lift loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. Yale's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company'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 produced 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 as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The company has also designed their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals in order to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission that greatly reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine lift truck customers. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then used again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in reducing non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and drive train components, patent pending.