Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is available in both ICE and electric models. This truck is mainly utilized in warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
Amongst the biggest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is among the very 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 the company's 5000 pound 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.
Yale has introduced spark-ignited units which already meet or exceed all regulatory requirements. 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 as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machines also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
Yale has developed and introduced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission which really reduces brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of loads and during braking. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. Yale takes pride in lessening use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.