Yale Forklift trucks, electric 3 wheel
Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval
Yale Forklift trucks, electric 3 wheel use Automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 0,6 liter. The fluid is filled for life. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| ERP 15VT (2009- ) |
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| ERP 16VT (2009- ) |
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| ERP 18VT (2009- ) |
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| ERP 20VT (2009- ) |
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Additional Notes
- The Yale electric 3-wheel forklift trucks covered here span four models in the ERP VT series: the ERP 15VT, ERP 16VT, ERP 18VT, and ERP 20VT, all introduced from 2009 onward.
- Each of the four models carries a transaxle automatic transmission fluid capacity of 0.6 liter, a relatively small volume consistent with the compact drivetrain architecture typical of electric 3-wheel counterbalance forklifts.
- A transaxle unit combines the transmission and drive axle into a single integrated assembly, which is why the fluid capacity figure here applies to that combined component rather than a separate gearbox.
- All four models share a "filled for life" designation for the transaxle fluid, meaning no periodic drain-and-refill service interval is specified under normal operating conditions.
- The filled-for-life classification indicates the factory-installed fluid is engineered to remain in service for the operational lifespan of the transaxle without scheduled replacement, distinguishing it from components with mileage- or hour-based fluid change intervals.
- The uniform 0.6-liter capacity across the ERP 15VT, ERP 16VT, ERP 18VT, and ERP 20VT suggests all four models share the same transaxle unit despite differences in their rated lift capacities, which range from 1,500 kg to 2,000 kg as indicated by the model numbering convention.