Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance forklift has been made in electric and internal combustion models. The lift truck is a key machine in most warehouse and distribution centers and are typically capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific model. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Among the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the very first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. 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 provides the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions within the industry. 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.
The IC products by the company have been engineered for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that really lessens tire and brake wear from their ICE lift truck customers. In regard 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 utilized once more, lowering 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.