Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck referred to as a counterbalanced forklift. The counterbalance lift truck has been made in internal combustion and electric units. The forklift is an important machinery in most warehouse and distribution centers and are usually capable of lifting anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the specific unit. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise loads to heights of over 20 feet, depending upon the weight and model of truck.
Amongst the largest volume producers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. Yale is amongst the first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. 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.
The company has introduced spark-ignited units that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. According to the CEPA and EPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated among the lowest in exhaust emissions in the industry. Their diesels are becoming cleaner all the time as a result of ongoing development with diesel engine suppliers so as to meet Tier III standards. These machines proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards also.
Yale has also engineered their IC products for extended service intervals in order to reduce changes in oil and lessening consumption of this nonrenewable energy source for their customers.
To really lessen tire and brake wear on all Yale Internal Combustion Engine forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. When it comes to their electric trucks, the company has introduced a system that recaptures energy into the truck during the lowering of cargo and during braking. This energy is then used again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company 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.