Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck is also called counterbalanced truck. It is offered in both ICE and electric units. This truck is mainly used in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks can raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Yale is amongst North America's largest manufacturers of zero emission electric forklift and is among the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the energy efficient AC motor. The company's continued pursuit of improved energy efficiency is affirmed by competitive testing. This testing proves that the company's 5000 pound electric rider product offers the best energy used per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within 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 CEPA and EPA testing reviews. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time because of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers in order to meet Tier III standards. These machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also engineered their Internal Combustion products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To greatly lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has developed and produced an innovative and electronically controlled transmission. In regard to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during braking and during the lowering of cargo. This energy is then reused, lowering the overall energy consumption of the truck. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.