Counterbalanced Trucks: The rider or sit down truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric units. This truck is mainly used in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 lb. range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
One of the biggest 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. Yale'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 utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or exceed the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by CEPA and EPA 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 equipment proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
The IC products by Yale have been engineered for extended service intervals to help decrease oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then used once more, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company 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.