Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down or rider truck also goes by the name counterbalanced truck. It is available in both electric and ICE units. This truck is mostly used inside warehouses and is available with lifting capacities in the 2500 to 12,000 pound range. Counterbalanced trucks are able to lift cargo to as high as 20 feet, depending upon the model and weight of truck.
Yale is among North America's largest producers of zero emission electric lift truck and is one of the very first manufacturers to adopt control technology and the 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 offers the best energy used per load transported or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class within North America.
The spark-ignited models produced by Yale already meet or surpass the industry standard requirements. Yale trucks have been rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions by EPA and CEPA 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 machinery also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
Yale has also designed their IC products for extended service intervals to be able to lessen changes in oil and reducing consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their clients.
The company has developed and introduced an electronically controlled and innovative transmission which greatly lessens brake and tire wear from their Internal Combustion Engine forklift clients. When it comes to their electric trucks, Yale has introduced a system which recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used 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 weight reduction, hydraulic system efficiency and patent pending, drive train components.