Ergonomic design
December 1st 2006

Ergonomics featured strongly in the design concepts of Yale Europe's new Veracitor Series of lift trucks.

Following extensive tests, Yale lowered the step height onto the truck from 40cm to 35cm. This has improved operator access, reduced muscle strain and, together with a new design of overhead guard, increased shoulder clearance.

Braking, a major source of muscle strain, was another consideration. The truck has Auto Deceleration System, the engine truck equivalent of regenerative braking on electric trucks.

This, combined with new pedal positioning, has enabled braking effort to be reduced by 50%.