Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Hyster-Yale brand with 100+ years in lift trucks; offers autonomous forklifts, AMRs, and operator-assist systems for warehouse automation.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies is a brand of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NASDAQ: HY), headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Yale traces its roots to the Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company, which produced its first forklift in the 1920s, making it one of the oldest and most established lift truck brands globally. The current Hyster-Yale Materials Handling entity was formed when NACCO Materials Handling Group was spun off as an independent public company in 2012. Yale's divisional Americas headquarters is in Greenville, North Carolina.
Yale develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive line of lift trucks including reach trucks, order pickers, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, rider pallet trucks, electric pallet jacks, pallet stackers, tow tractors, and counterbalanced electric and lithium-ion forklifts. The brand serves industries including e-commerce and retail fulfillment, food distribution, cold storage, beverage, healthcare and pharma distribution, third-party logistics, and manufacturing.
Yale has expanded significantly into warehouse automation. Its autonomous lift truck portfolio includes: the Automated Reach Truck — a dual-mode pantograph reach truck capable of autonomously storing and retrieving loads above 400 inches (approximately 10.2 meters) with a 3,500-pound capacity, infrastructure-free LIDAR-based navigation mapping structural features without guide wires, reflectors, or magnets, and autonomous charging; the Automated Tow Tractor — for long repetitive milk-run, parts-sequencing, and hauling tasks with a 15,000-pound tow capacity and manual override; and the Automated Counterbalanced Stacker — for horizontal and vertical transport up to 67 inches with 2,200–2,750-pound capacity and autonomous charging.
All robotic units support dual autonomous and manual operating modes. Yale also offers the Yale Reliant operator assistance system providing speed, steering, and braking interventions, and the Yale Vision telemetry platform for fleet-wide management. An extensive exclusive dealer network provides local service and support. As of ProMat 2023, Yale projected AMRs could represent up to 50% of its business in coming years. The company's industry-largest deployed autonomous fleet underscores its commitment to the automation segment. Phone: 1-800-233-YALE.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Yale Automated Reach Truck
Dual-mode autonomous reach truck for pallet storage up to 400+ inches high with LIDAR navigation, 3,500 lb capacity, and autonomous charging.
Yale Automated Tow Tractor
Autonomous tow tractor for repetitive milk-run and parts-sequencing tasks with 15,000 lb capacity and manual override mode.
Contact Yale Lift Truck Technologies
WEBSITE
https://www.yale.com/en-us/north-america/PHONE
+1 800 233 9253HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
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Manufacturer
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North America
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Funding Stage
Subsidiary / Acquired
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Yale Lift Truck Technologies Showcases Innovations at Dealer Event in Germany
In June 2026, Yale Lift Truck Technologies hosted a dealer showcase at its upgraded Frankfurt Experience Centre in Mörfelden-Walldorf, Germany. This invite-only event gathered select dealers from DACH and Northern Europe to explore advanced technologies and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at meeting the evolving demands of modern supply chains. The event featured an exclusive preview of the Yale Route Runner, a materials handling solution aimed at optimizing direct-to-store deliveries, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and last-mile performance. Additionally, attendees learned about the new Yale® MXLG series of lithium-ion forklifts, designed for both indoor and outdoor use, with a capacity of up to 7-tonnes, and discussed battery and charging technologies that promote energy management and sustainability. Looking ahead, the collaborative spirit among Yale dealers is expected to strengthen the network's ability to respond to customer needs effectively. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Components and Parts Forklifts and Warehouse Vehicles Materials Handling Forklift Dealer event Hyster Lithium-ion Forklifts
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