Yale Model Nomenclature
Have you ever wondered what the model numbers on your Yale forklift stand for, or why it is so long? Let us help you decipher the code. There is a ton of really valuable information about your machine such as:
- Capacity
- Tire Type
- Fuel Type
- Engine Type
- Mast Type
- Etc.
Here are a couple of examples of a breakdown of a model number:
Internal Combustion
Electric
You may or may not see the numbers/letters used in the designation for your specific machine but here is a small legend to help you:
Power Designator
E – Electric
G – Gasoline
GL – LP Gas
GT – Dual Fuel
GD – Diesel
Model Type
R – Sit Down Rider
S – Stand Up control
Model
N – Narrow Aisle
M- Motorized Hand
Type
R – Reach
S- Straddle
DR – Double Reach
P – Pallet
T – Tractor
C- Counterbalanced
Tires
C- Cushion
P – Pneumatic
Capacity
020 – 2,000lbs
025 – 2,500lbs
030 – 3,000lbs
Etc. through 360 – 36,000lbs
Of course, if you are still having issues identifying your machine or your model number is a different format, then please contact our parts experts. They can pull up the build sheet online or even go into our vast library of microfiche to find your machine. We have records going back to the 1950s and are here to help.
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