Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider truck is a sit down forklift known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The forklift is a key machinery in most 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 are able to lift loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Amongst the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale within the North American market. The company is amongst the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. The company'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 utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or surpass all regulatory demands. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions in 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 equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The IC products by the company have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really decrease tire and brake 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 which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of loads. This energy is then used once more, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. Yale takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.