Yale, the Top in Materials Handling Equipment

Most people recognize the Yale brand from the cylinder lock, an invention of their own. Today, the brand develops leading materials handling equipment and services. Especially, Yale (fork)lifts are known for their excellent quality.

Yale, from Locks to Materials Handling Equipment

The Yale company has existed since 1844 as a producer of quality and durable cylinder locks. Less known is that Yale and Towne Manufacturing Co expanded its activities into materials handling already in 1875. Numerous acquisitions and mergers later, Yale is especially renowned as a producer of superior forklifts.

An Innovator in Forklifts

Yale is a true pioneer in the world of forklifts (and later also electric forklifts), with many groundbreaking innovations to its name. Consider, for example, the first forklifts with tilting forks, power steering, center balance trucks, caster steering, the use of highly heat-resistant class H silicon insulation in electric motors, the forklift with silicon rectifier (SCR technology)…

Royal Recognition for Yale

In 1985, Yale Materials Handling Corporation was founded. It received the British royal accolade Queen's Award for Export Achievement in 1990. In 1994, Yale's parent company, NACCO Materials Handling Group, became the world's largest forklift manufacturer, with an annual export of more than 70,000 trucks.

Leadership in Materials Handling Equipment and Services

Today, Yale Materials Handling has one of the most comprehensive ranges of materials handling equipment, both electric and fuel-powered. Yale's innovative and versatile AC technology trucks, designed to optimize productivity, are part of this offering.

The Range of Yale Forklifts

1. The Veracitor® VX

A combustion engine forklift, offering excellent productivity and low cost of ownership.

Advantages: smart design, industry-leading ergonomics, reliable performance, ease of maintenance, and styling.

2. The Yale VT/VL line

Electric truck with 3 wheels, counterweight, and front-wheel drive (VT) or electric forklift with 4 wheels and counterweight. (VL).

Advantages: offers a combination of high performance and energy efficiency, suitable for medium to heavy-duty applications.

3. The Yale MR line

The next level in reach truck productivity, delivered by innovation, technology, and ergonomic design.

Advantages: More productivity, more comfort, more flexibility, and more choice.

Summary of Yale Products

Yale has an unmatched heritage in designing and producing a wide range of materials handling equipment, from specialized warehouse trucks to traditional forklifts, powered by electric, diesel, LPG, CNG, and now also hydrogen fuel cells.

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