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 mostly utilized in warehouses and comes with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks could raise loads to as high as 20 feet, depending on the weight and model of truck.
One of the largest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric lift trucks is Yale within the North American market. The company is one of the first adopters of control technology and energy efficient AC motor. Yale's continued pursuit of better 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 moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory demands. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale lift trucks 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 machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards as well.
The IC products by Yale have been designed for extended service intervals to help lessen oil consumption of this nonrenewable energy source.
Yale has introduced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission that greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. 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 used again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in reducing use of non-productive energy throughout the vehicle by means of weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.