Yale electric pallet jacks

Yale electric pallet jacks are manufactured by the Yale corporation.  These units can be identified by their mustard yellow colar, which helps distinguish the units from their competitors (Toyota, Crown, Clark, Hyster, Caterpillar).  If you are interested in buying a Yale forklift truck, you can call them directly at 800-233-YALE if you do not live near a dealer.  You can also purchase forklift units and forklift parts over the Internet as well.

Yale makes a variety of material handling trucks ranging from electric trucks, narrow trucks, and also a full line of pneumatic tire internal combustion trucks.  You can buy the electric series if you are mainly using your forklifts in an indoor environment.  Yale electric models are designated by their lift capacity which ranges from 4,000 all the way up to 12,000 lbs.  

If you are using your machine outdoors, you should purchase a forklift truck with pneumatic tires.  The disadvantage to the pneumatic tire version is that they do not offer the same low rolling resistance compared to the hard resin wheel style.  Polyurethane hard wheels do not work well in outdoor environments and will wear out easily.  Poly wheels are suitable for indoor usage because of their low rolling resistance, along with their non-marking features. 

Electric pallet jack trucks keep their batteries in the rear, as low as possible. This helps increase your load capacity by reducing the center of gravity on your forklift machine. You can minimize the risk of rollover accidents as long as you are aware of physics and center of gravity issues. If you want to maximize the life of your electric forklift batteries, be sure to check the water on a regular basis & avoid overcharging. Properly maintained forklift batteries can last up to 4 years before they need to be replaced. To extend your battery life, make sure that you check your water level, and add additional water to your battery cell when they run low. Your forklift will run on 12-72 volts, depending on the exact Yale forklift which you choose. You can purchase Yale forklift batteries online, from companies such as Enersys, Hawker and Deka.

If you want to finance your forklift machines, you can do this directly through Yale.  Yale offers an in-house financing arm, which is known as Yale Financial services.  Forklift leasing can be a great way to extend your equipment fleet, while spreading out your costs over the useful life of the machinery.  Yale Financial offers lease terms from 1-5 years.  

Depending on your financial situation, you may want to consider either an on balance or off balance sheet (operating) lease. You can also roll in the purchase of a full maintenance agreement, which is wise if you do not plan on performing your own in-house forklift maintenance. Maintaining your forklift is essential to ensure safe, operating conditions. The units should be inspected on a monthly basis, paying extra attention to critical areas such as load wheels, forklift batteries, and the hydraulic system. Adequate fluid maintenance is extremely important, as your pallet truck goes through a lot of wear and tear in your average warehouse environment. Through the course of normal wear and tear, you will eventually need replacement parts.  You can purchase Yale forklift parts directly over the Internet through various forklift part resellers.

Yale forklift and pallet jack training:

It is extremely important that OSHA regulations are followed by your forklift operators. Two common reasons for accidents include forklift rollovers and operators who accidentally bump into pallet rack units.

Make sure that you are always using extra caution whenever you are working your Yale electric forklift batteries. Electric forklift batteries contain very dangerous electrolyte acid. Never attempt to handle a forklift battery unless you are wearing proper safety gear.

It is very important that forklift truck operators remain alert whenever they are crossing busy intersections. Situational awareness can be the key to avoiding accidents such as forklift truck collisions. Always make sure that you install convex mirrors in your warehouse, to help forklift truck drivers see each other.

Make sure that your forklift truck operators are always checking their blind spots. Many accidents occur because forklift drivers end up accidentally hitting objects whenever they are operating in reverse. It is also good idea to install additional safety mirrors on your forklift truck, to minimize the chances of collisions.

Overloading your Yale forklift truck can be very dangerous, and should always be avoided. Refer to the owner manual, if you are not sure with regards to the maximum weight handling capacity of your electric forklift truck. Whenever you overload your forklift truck, you are causing a shift in the center of gravity. If your forklift truck is very top-heavy, it is much more likely to tip over.