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What Is an Electric Counterbalanced Forklift and What Are Its Features?
An electric counterbalanced forklift is a specialized type of forklift engineered to handle heavy loads and is equipped with a counterbalance weight at the rear of the truck to prevent tipping over. Unlike other forklifts, they do not require any protruding legs for stability. The dual forks are positioned at the front of the truck and the operator sits in a compact cab.
Our electric lift trucks have lower fuel costs than ICE lift trucks, have longer useful life, require less yearly and lifetime maintenance, and experience less downtime. Our selection of electric forklifts offers a range of models with different capacities, sizes, and features. These forklifts are ideal for indoor use and are powered by rechargeable batteries, providing quiet and emissions-free operation.
What Types of Electric Counterbalanced Forklifts Does Yaletrak Offer?
3 Wheel Electric Trucks
Ergonomically advanced and productive 3-wheel electric trucks
Our 3-wheel forklift offers the perfect solution for navigating narrow aisles and tight spaces. It can effortlessly maneuver through any obstacle, thanks to its unique triangular weight distribution. In addition, they boast versatile, highly maneuverable front and rear-wheel drive electric forklift trucks, fully loaded with productivity-enhancing features.
Model: ESC030-40AD
Load Capacity: 1350kg - 1800kg
Product Description: The Yale® ESC030-40AD electric counterbalanced lift truck is designed to withstand demanding material handling environments while ensuring consistent and reliable performance. This versatile forklift allows operators to tackle a range of tasks, including trailer unloading, load staging, cross-docking, putaway, and let-down, even in tight spaces.
Features:
- Multifunction Control Handle: Take total control of the forklift's movements and functions with ease. The multifunction control handle enables operators to effortlessly manage forward/reverse, lift/lower, horn, tilt, and auxiliary functions with its one-handed operation.
- Smart Operator Sensing System: The ESC030-40AD is equipped with the Smart Operator Sensing System that maximizes floor space, allowing operators to reposition their feet for optimal comfort during operation.
- Smart Ride Floor System: The Smart Ride Floor System significantly reduces shocks and vibrations transmitted to the operator's feet, surpassing leading competitive models by up to 17% in terms of isolation.
- Easy Access, Low Step Height and Spacious Unused Floor: For easy accessibility and comfort, the forklift is designed with a low step height, easy access points, and a spacious unused floor area that provides ample legroom for the operator.
- Optional Clear View: Equipped with a premium dash display, this feature indicates battery discharge, steer angle, travel direction, traction throttle, and truck speed, ensuring that operators have enhanced visibility for safer and more efficient operation.
Model: ERP030-040VT
Load Capacity: 1360kg - 1,800kg
Product Description: Introducing the ERP030-040VT, a remarkable fusion of high performance, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge ergonomics for unparalleled productivity and maneuverability in 3-wheel forklifts. These 3-wheel forklifts are specifically designed for medium-to-heavy-duty applications that demand efficient and accurate material handling.
Features:
- Ergonomically Designed Cab: The operator cab is meticulously designed to accommodate operators of all sizes, offering the utmost comfort and ergonomics. This helps create a working compartment that minimizes back strain and fatigue throughout shifts.
- Infinitely Adjustable Steering Column: By prioritizing convenience and ease of use for operators, the forklift's steering column allows for infinite adjustments, including a memory-tilt option, and features a low step height for easy entry and exit.
- ‘Heads Up’ Display: To enhance the operator's field of vision and provide vital information at a glance, the ERP030-040VT forklift features a "heads up" display that shows essential truck operating conditions and performance settings, including battery status, current load weight, and operational parameters.
- Adjustable Mini-lever Module Armrest: The adjustable mini-lever module armrest on our forklift is designed to accommodate individual preferences. Equipped with hydraulic controls, directional switches, emergency disconnect, and warning horn buttons, our operators have full control at their fingertips to help navigate and operate the lift.
- HiP (High Performance) and ECO-eLo (Energy Low) Settings: The HiP (High Performance) setting allows for impressive speeds of up to 16.0km/h (laden), ensuring optimal productivity. On the other hand, the ECO-eLo (Energy Low) setting prioritizes energy efficiency, lowering consumption.
4 Wheel Electric Trucks
High-performance and energy efficient 4 wheel electric trucks
Yale® 4-wheel electric trucks are available in a range of voltage options in both conventional and drop battery box designs. This makes them ideal for a wide variety of demanding applications. Our electric counterbalanced forklifts offer unparalleled stability and impressive load capacity, from compact models constructed to excel in tight spaces to heavy-duty trucks built to handle even the most demanding jobs with ease.
Model: ERP030 - 040VF
Load Capacity: 1360kg - 1800kg
Product Description: The Yale® ERP030 - 040VF presents an exceptionally small turning radius. By combining Dual AC Drive Motors and the Zero Turn Radius Steer Axle, it achieves superior maneuverability that outperforms other trucks in the industry. This forklift is suitable for various applications, whether indoors or outdoors.
Features:
- Productivity-enhancing Features: With four operator-selectable performance modes, extended shift functionality, and a tight turning radius facilitated by dual independent front wheel AC drive motors, this truck offers the versatility and maneuverability needed to achieve peak performance.
- Ergonomic Advantages: This forklift truck prioritizes ergonomic advantages to ensure that personnel can perform at their best throughout their shifts. It includes ample floor space, a non-cinching seat belt, a rear drive handle, and swivel seat options. Furthermore, it offers an optional telescoping steer column with tilt-memory to optimize comfort and efficiency.
- Low Cost of Operation: The ERP-VF series is not only focused on delivering strong performance but also on cost-efficiency. Take advantage of its low battery energy consumption, AC traction, and hydraulic motors, as well as the Auto Deceleration System, which contributes to cost savings.
- Easy Serviceability: Serviceability and maintenance are other key aspects of the ERP-VF's design. The truck features easily removable floor plates and a rear-hinged hood for convenient access. Additionally, it offers optional battery side extraction with rollers and the Intellix Vehicle System Manager, which minimizes downtime and maximizes productivity.
Model: FB15-30PZ, FB35-40PYE
Load Capacity: 1500kg - 4000kg
Product Description: The FB15-30PZ is perfectly suited for various warehousing tasks, offering top-of-the-line components, excellent ergonomic controls, and exceptional maneuverability. This counterbalanced forklift is designed to deliver the necessary power, efficient performance, and long-lasting battery life required for seamless business operations.
Features:
- Hydraulic Power Steering: The Yale® FB15-30PZ comes with digitally controlled power assist steering, providing smooth and effortless control. The automatic adjusting function ensures precise steering and prevents any unwanted movement of the gearstick.
- Operator Comfort: This forklift was designed with operator comfort in mind. With a spacious cab offering ample head clearance and generous legroom, operators can work in a comfortable and ergonomic environment, reducing fatigue and promoting productivity.
- Travel & Load Handling Interlock: To enhance safety and prevent unauthorized use, the forklifts feature a seat sensor to detect the presence of the operator. When the operator leaves the seat, the controls are automatically locked or disabled, minimizing the risk of accidents and preventing damage to both the load and the forklift.
- Drop Battery Box (DBB): The drop battery box (DBB) feature further enhances the overall stability and efficiency of the forklift by positioning the battery in the lower and rear parts of the truck.
- Lateral Stability: These forklifts boast an advanced stability system that significantly reduces truck sway during turns, even when handling heavy or bulky loads, ensuring secure load handling and smooth maneuvering.
Model: ERP40 - 55VM
Load Capacity: 4000kg - 4400kg
Product Description: The ERP40-55VM is an energy-efficient forklift truck with an 80-volt capacity that excels in heavy-duty applications, whether indoor or outdoor. This is also capable of delivering performance equivalent to internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks and can be customized to suit any application.
Features:
- Continuous Stability Enhancement: With the Yale Extended Steer Axle and Continuous Stability Enhancement (CSE), the ERP40-55VM offers increased articulation, enabling it to maneuver effortlessly in tight working aisles and operate smoothly even on challenging terrain.
- Designed for Operator Comfort: The operator compartment of this forklift offers the lowest WBV (whole body vibration) in its class. This significantly reduces back strain and fatigue for operators. Additionally, the forklift is equipped with an infinitely adjustable steering column and low step height to guarantee optimal convenience.
- 4 Performance Modes: By utilizing the 'heads up' display, operators can easily access and select from a range of performance modes, enabling precise application or customization according to operator preferences.
- High Visibility Masts: The forklift offers a comprehensive selection of high visibility masts including 2 stage LFL and 3 stage FFL masts. These masts maximize operator visibility by incorporating innovative chain placement and hose routing.
- Low Cost of Ownership: The ERP40-55VM delivers exceptional value with its energy-efficient design and reduced maintenance requirements. Equipped with E-brakes, electric park brakes, E-steering, CAN bus, and AC technology, this forklift boasts longevity, reliability, and affordable ownership costs.
Model: ERC045-070VG
Load Capacity: 2000kg - 3150kg
Product Description: The ERC045-070VG stands out as an exceptionally user-friendly forklift within the industry with its ergonomic design. This truck is specifically engineered to meet the challenging demands of indoor applications, which prioritize cleanliness, quiet operation, and heavy-duty performance.
Features:
- Designed for Comfort: The ERC-VG series from Yale® is expertly crafted with a strong emphasis on ergonomic design. This offers a variety of operator-friendly features that minimize strain and fatigue while enhancing productivity.
- Industrial-grade Components: This forklift is built to withstand the rigors of demanding applications, boasting top-notch industrial-grade components and smart engineering. The CANbus technology offers unparalleled productivity, a long lifespan, and immense value.
- Application-matched Performance: With customizable performance settings, including low-maintenance AC technology, selectable performance, and Extended Shift functionality, this forklift can be tailored to suit specific operational requirements, ensuring optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
- Less Maintenance, Easy Service: Its modular design and accessible components, such as the Auto Deceleration System, enable quick and efficient maintenance procedures, minimizing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
Model: ERC080 - 120VH
Load Capacity: 3600kg - 5400kg
Product Description: The ERC080-120VH is an ideal electric option for heavy lifting as it combines the power of an ICE forklift with the efficiency and eco-friendly advantages of an electric model. Its ergonomic design ensures operator comfort, while its rugged construction guarantees long-lasting durability.
Features:
- Stability for Toughest Loads: The ERC080-120VH boasts exceptional stability, thanks to its heavy-duty frame and wide stance. It is specifically engineered to effortlessly handle even the toughest loads with ease, ensuring the utmost safety and reliable material handling.
- Durability for Demanding Conditions: Built to withstand the harshest of applications, the ERC080-120VH counterbalanced forklift can handle loads of up to 12,000 lbs. Its robust construction includes reinforced forks, a sturdy mast, and industrial-grade components.
- Designed for Comfort: Comfort is at the forefront of the ERC080-120VH's design. With superior visibility, precise mast positioning, low-effort steering, and ergonomically designed controls, this forklift facilitates operator comfort and enhanced productivity.
- Ultimate Productivity: To achieve maximum efficiency and shorter cycle times, the ERC-VH utilizes cutting-edge AC technology paired with the Intellix VSM (vehicle systems manager) to deliver improved performance throughout the usable battery discharge cycle
- Low Cost of Ownership: Its low ownership costs, minimal maintenance requirements, and lower operating expenses compared to traditional internal combustion forklifts make this electric counterbalanced forklift an economical choice. Additionally, it reduces energy consumption through its energy-efficient design and regenerative braking system.
FAQs About Electric Counterbalance Forklift
What should I look for when buying an electric forklift?
When purchasing an electric forklift, it is important to consider several factors to ensure you choose the right truck for your specific needs and requirements. It is helpful to weigh in options and:
- Assess the weight capacity requirements of your operations to ensure the forklift can effectively handle loads.
- Consider the maneuverability and turning radius of the forklift, especially if you have limited space available.
- Take into account battery life and charging time for seamless operation throughout the workday.
- Evaluate the manufacturer’s reputation and reliability to guarantee long-term support and availability of spare parts.
Are electric forklifts better than gas?
Users can experience specific benefits from both electric and gas forklifts. However, electric forklifts surpass gas forklifts in certain aspects, particularly in long-term cost-effectiveness in operation and maintenance. Moreover, their emission-free and low-noise operation makes electric forklifts well-suited for indoor use, such as in warehouses.
What is the average lifespan of an electric forklift?
Most electric forklifts generally have a longer lifespan than internal combustion engines, lasting between 10,000 to 12,000 hours of use. The actual duration may vary depending on factors like the manufacturer, forklift type, usage patterns, maintenance, and overall operating conditions.
How many hours does an electric forklift battery last?
A forklift battery is built to provide sufficient power for an entire eight-hour shift when fully charged. However, remember that the duration may vary depending on the battery’s age and the intensity of equipment usage.
How often should you charge an electric forklift? Can you leave the charging overnight?
To optimize the longevity of the battery, it is advisable to charge an electric forklift at the end of each shift or when its battery level drops below 30%. A widely employed practice is overnight charging, which typically spans eight to ten hours and ensures a complete charge to 100% capacity. Nonetheless, it is crucial to adhere to the manufacturer's instructions regarding charging procedures and battery upkeep for optimal battery lifespan.
What type of battery does an electric forklift use?
Electric forklifts typically use either lead-acid batteries or lithium-ion batteries. Lead-acid batteries are a more common and cost-effective option, with an average lifespan of 1000-1500 cycles. On the other hand, lithium-ion batteries offer longer life cycles and faster charging times, with an average lifespan of 3500 cycles.
Do electric forklift batteries need water? How do I know if my forklift needs water?
Water is crucial for proper battery function in electric forklifts by facilitating the right balance of chemicals and electrolytes that power the equipment. Forklift batteries require watering about once a week when used daily. For operators, regularly check the water level in the battery cells and add pure or distilled water as needed. Overfilling or underfilling the cells can affect battery performance and reduce the cycle time between charges.
What are the maintenance requirements of an electric forklift?
Maintaining an electric forklift involves several key tasks. Thorough inspections of the forklift's integral components, such as the battery, cables, and electrical system, are necessary to detect any potential issues. Proper battery maintenance, such as cleaning battery terminals and ensuring adequate water levels, is crucial to help optimize performance.