Counterbalanced Trucks: The sit down forklift is a rider truck known as a counterbalanced lift truck. The counterbalance forklift has been manufactured in internal combustion and electric models. The lift truck is an important equipment in most warehouse and distribution centers and are normally capable of carrying anywhere from 2500 to 12,000 pound range depending on the particular model. Counterbalanced trucks are able to raise cargo to heights of more than 20 feet, depending upon the truck's model and weight.
Among the biggest volume manufacturers of zero emissions electric forklifts is Yale in the North American market. The company is amongst the very first adopters of energy efficient AC motor and control technology. The company'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 utilized per load moved or overall energy efficiency of any lift truck in its class in North America.
The company has introduced spark-ignited models that already meet or exceed all regulatory needs. Based on the EPA and CEPA testing reviews, Yale forklifts are rated amongst the lowest in exhaust emissions within 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 equipment also proactively meet upcoming Tier IV standards.
The company has also engineered their Internal Combustion 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 ICE forklifts, the company has produced and developed an electronically controlled and innovative transmission. 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 utilized again, lessening the truck's overall energy consumption. The company takes pride in lessening non-productive energy use throughout the vehicle by means of hydraulic system efficiency, weight reduction and drive train components, patent pending.