The Taylor XRS-9972 Reachstacker is designed to handle Loaded Containers stacked up to 99,000-lbs / 5-High first row, 90,400-lbs / 4-High second row and 3-High third row. This truck features a Heavy Duty Taylor designed Top-pick 4-point spreader with up to 185 degree rotation, hydraulic cab positioning, 388 HP Tier 4 Final diesel engine, and End-User diagnostics that allow the customer to customize operating parameters and troubleshoot most codes without the need for a service call. The Taylor Big Red Reachstacker is a versatile machine that can be configured to handle containers, breakbulk, steel coil, magnet attachments and much more. Taylor Big Red… Engineering the Ultimate Lifttruck!
Taylor Machine Works was built on the premise, “We engineer and build what you need.” This is just as true today as it was in 1927. Taylor Big Red designs, engineers and manufactures American made industrial forklifts and material handling equipment for a number of industries including: Steel, Aluminum, Wood, Lumber, Concrete, Precast, Breakbulk, Intermodal, Ports, Rail and Stevedoring.
Cal-Lift Inc. is proud to represent Taylor Machine Works in California. #AmericanMade with quality, durability and safety in mind. For Taylor products, service, OEM parts and rentals, please contact us at 800-322-5438.
CLARK continues to drive the material handling industry forward by designing and developing lift truck solutions for just about every situation. Our new S-SERIES Three-Wheel Electric lift truck extends our legacy with a SMART – STRONG – SAFE lift truck that meets the challenging and changing needs of our customers. Once you’ve tried this next generation of lift truck, you’ll understand why CLARK forklifts are “Built to Last” and why our customers return to the brand time and again.
SMART
Advanced electric steering on the SE15-25T minimizes operator fatigue and increases efficiency. Powerful 36V and 48V batteries provide a higher battery output efficiency than ever before. The Zapi ACE-2 new generation of controllers allows the operator to have greater insight on life cycles. And, with 11 configurations availble, this truck is sure to fit your needs.
STRONG
Today’s working environments demand a STRONG lift truck, and the SE15-25T provides reliable strength through several key design features. The full welded, heavy gauge frame provides a strong, stable base for the lift truck, while the all-new staggered nested I-beam upright provides the strength and reliability you count on when lifting heavy loads. With an integral side-shifting carriage, the SE15-25T retains all of its capacity to 188”.
SAFE
The ergonomically designed operator compartment promotes greater operator comfort and efficiency, as fatigued operators are more likely to make a costly mistake. The self-activating parking brake automatically engages when the operator leaves the seat, preventing the forklift from rolling forward or backward. The integrated speed-limit control when turning helps provide additional stability to the truck, and the optional rear-view camera displays crisply on the dash display, giving operators greater visibility when moving in reverse.
Features of the SE15T – SE25T 3-Wheel S-Series Electric Forklift
ADVANCED ERGONOMICS
Adjustable full-suspension seat, low step height with grab bar handle, and spacious operator compartment provide a more comfortable experience for the operator. The hood-mounted levers are perfectly positioned and ergonomically designed for ease of use. And, the adjustable steer column allows for greater flexibility for the operator.
SOLID AND VERSATILE
The staggered and nested I-Beam upright allows for a shorter right-angle stack to help reduce lost loads, and to increase strength, stability, and visibility. The SE15-25T also boasts one of the tightest turning radii in the industry for indoor and narrow aisle applications, allowing for greater flexibility in narrow aisles. Finally, the carriage and roller design helps keep forks level and reduces carriage twist, ensuring your SE15-25T will be Built to Last.
ADVANCED COMPONENTRY
The interactive Smart Dash allows operators to have greater control and understanding of the lift truck’s operation, with audible and visible warnings and password protection allowing operators to make changes directly on the dash. The SE15-25T also comes standard with three performance modes to accommodate your application: Economy, Standard, and Power mode. And, with direct integration with several pieces of optional equipment, the Smart Dash puts the control of your lift truck at your operators’ fingertips.
LOW COST OF OWNERSHIP
The fully enclosed drive, lift, and steer motors prevent dirt and debris from entering the engine, reducing downtime, and leading to lower maintenance costs and a higher ROI. The all-electric braking system has no brake pads to wear down or fluids to check or leak. The electric steering allows for less overall energy consumption, leading to longer battery life. And, the electro-mechanical parking brakes, drive motors, and drive axles can be serviced without removing the upright, allowing for quick service.
CLARK SE15T – SE25T 3-Wheel S-Series Electric Forklift Features Video
For more information on the new S-Series electric forklift by CLARK, a demo or quote, please contact us at 800-322-5438.
Built from the ground up, CLARK’s cab for the S-Series is built to improve visibility while improving comfort, safety and productivity.
The operator compartment is ergonomically designed for comfort and easy to reach controls that are positioned for excellent visibility.
It features removeable automotive-style doors that can also be configured in a variety of options. The windows can be opened easily and the rear panel can be removed and reconfigured to improve ventilation. And added sound insulation throughout the cab decreases noise for your forklift operators.
By combining these features with options like heat, AC and bluetooth capability it’s easy to see why so many companies are choosing to include it.
When people think of Taylor Machine Works, they often think of their behemoth pneumatic tire forklifts used in lumber, logging, concrete, port operations and more. But Taylor also has a very extensive line-up of cushion tire models perfect for smooth surfaces.
Taylor XHC-600L, 60,000lb. Capacity Cushion Tire Forklift
Taylor’s XHC (pictured above) is perfect for steel, rigging, aluminum, automotive and more. Powered by a Cummins Tier 4 Electronic Diesel engine that drives 175 HP, and lift’s 60,000lbs to a height of 130″ with its 2-stage telescopic mast.
Taylor XHC-250S, 25,000lb. Capacity Cushion Tire Forklift
So maybe you don’t need 60,000lbs. of lifting, Taylor’s XHC-250S provides plenty of muscle with its 25,000lb. capacity, driven by a Cummins 4.5L Tier 4 Diesel kicking out 140 HP!
Taylor Machine Works was built on the premise, “We engineer and build what you need.” This is just as true today as it was in 1927. Taylor Big Red designs, engineers and manufactures American made industrial forklifts and material handling equipment for a number of industries including: Steel, Aluminum, Wood, Lumber, Concrete, Precast, Breakbulk, Intermodal, Ports, Rail and Stevedoring. And in California, Cal-Lift is your source for Taylor Machine Works products, service, genuine parts and rentals.
LEXINGTON, KY – April 1, 2021 – CLARK Material Handling Company, a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and spare parts, announces an expansion of the CLARK standard warranty for Carriage to Counterweight and Powertrain coverage for up to three years. Specifically, beginning April 1, 2021 the CLARK Protection Plan standard warranty now covers:
Full “Carriage to Counterweight” for two years or 4,000 hours, whichever comes first
Powertrain for three years or 6,000 hours, whichever comes first
This warranty change actively demonstrates the high-quality engineering, manufacturing and componentry that goes into each CLARK product. This new and expanded “bumper to bumper” standard warranty ensures that when purchasing a CLARK product, it is indeed “Built to Last.”
“CLARK customers have come to expect the highest quality from their CLARK forklift. This new two-year/4,000-hour warranty is yet another way we’re standing behind the quality of our product and helping customers achieve their business and production goals,” noted Chuck Moratz, Senior Vice President of Engineering.
Intended to provide end-customers peace of mind when purchasing products for their business, the new CLARK Protection Plan two-year/4,000-hour warranty ensures that, on the off-chance, an electrical or mechanical issue arises with their CLARK forklift during that period, CLARK will be there for them.
To complement this expanded standard warranty, CLARK has also released new optional warranties for which information is available through CLARK dealers.
“In the Material Handling Industry, as with many industries, truck down time is a big issue – especially now with the consumer market as it is,” commented Moratz. “Our new and expanded warranty lets our customers know they can buy with confidence when they buy a CLARK. We stand with our customers as we are ‘Built to Last.’”
CLARK’s new WPL40, a 4,000lb. capacity, Lithium Ion powered electric pallet jack
FEATURES
PIN-WHEELING
With the handle in the fully upright position, the WPL40 pin-wheels in and out of tight spaces using a smaller, tighter turn-radius and moves up to 4,000 lbs in close-quarters with ease.
HYDRAULICS
The permanent magnet DC pump motor and chrome-plated lifting cylinder provides for smooth and efficient lifting, as well as greater durability.
BRAKES
The electromagnetic brake, mounted on the motor armature shaft, multiplies the braking power through the transmission and provides good stopping power when the control tiller is raised to the full vertical position or lowered to full horizontal position beyond the operating range. Additionally, the armature-mounted brake design:
Keeps the braking mechanism clear from dirt and debris
Automatically engages the parking brake when the truck stops and the handle is released
Features an anti-rollback and neutral braking system for improved safety in operation
ERGONOMIC STEER/CONTROL HANDLE
With travel, lift and lower functions all located in an ergonomic operator handle, operators can access all controls without having to lift a hand from the handle. Additionally, the WPL40 control-handle includes:
A solid steel tubing control tiller arm and control handles meant to outlast cast aluminum or plastic designs
Angled control handle grips allowing easy operation with either hand
An emergency reversing switch, thumb control, and horn — all standard
The low-mounted tiller arm supports minimum steering effort for greater operator comfort
The gas-assisted spring gently returns the control tiller arm to a vertical position
Crawl speed switch enables the operator greater-ease-of-use in tight spaces
FORK DESIGN WITH TAPERED TIPS
The WPL40’s fork construction and pallet entry slide system, which allows a lifting of the forks up-and-over the bottom board, provides easy pallet access. The forks, at 27” OAW x 46.0 OAL, can achieve a maximum elevation of over 7.5”. The shape of the load wheel housing or toe box, ensures pallet entry and exit can occur without the need for wearable rollers.
48-VOLT LITHIUM-ION BATTERY POWER OUTPUT
The Lithium-Ion 48-Volt battery provides the same power-output all the way through the charge cycle — giving the operator the same power during the first 10% of the charge as the last 10% as well as surpassing the truck charge power from similar lead-acid batteries.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTRY
The water-resistant connectors and shrouded wiring harness supply power reliably to key components. The WPL40 system includes a key switch, emergency power disconnect, and onboard dock for Easy Exchange Battery.
SERVICEABILITY
The removable covers and the modular design of the WPL40’s components provide for easy maintenance with simple hand tools. And the two-piece drive wheel reduces the complexity of tire changes.
GEAR TECHNOLOGY
The state-of-the-art optimized gear technology supplies advantages such as low noise level, high efficiency, and high performance.
MAINTENANCE
The fully adjustable pull rods and torsion bar extends the WPL40 operating life in delivery truck and dock use applications. The WPL40 goes further with easily accessible grease zerks for easier maintenance.
For more information or a quote on the WPL40, please contact us at 800-322-5438.
Even a well-maintained forklift fleet needs to be replaced at some point in time. Knowing exactly when can be a difficult thing to ascertain. Industry averages reveal that somewhere between 8,000 hours and 10,000 hours of use is when you’re going to reach an optimal point to replace your forklifts. Some questions to ask to help determine if it is time include:
What type of operation does each forklift perform each day? Does your forklift face harsh conditions like heat, dust, rough terrain or any other condition that would put undue stress on the engine, transmission or hydraulics?
Is your forklift put to the test each and every lift, lower and transport? Does it handle its maximum capacity more than half the time, or less?
Does your forklift do a lot of starting, stopping and backing up? Does it frequently conduct long runs in large open areas?
Have you adequately maintained the equipment using a regularly scheduled Planned Maintenance Program?
How has the cost of repairs for each unit changed over the past two to three years? A dramatic increase in repairs (not normal planned maintenance or normal wear parts) can indicate that you’re spending more than you should on repairs. A cost-per-hour analysis may be in order.
The not-so-obvious costs associated with worn forklifts is downtime, lost productivity and the short-term cost of replacing them with rentals. These costs may not show up on a unit’s cost per hour, but they are costs nonetheless. Keeping count of rentals due to downtime and repairs is essential in determining replacement, as new forklifts will all but eliminate your rentals due to downtime.
There are other reasons that may eliminate the guesswork and actually require you to replace your aging fleet:
Safety features are outdated and cannot be updated properly. For example, safety requirements may change and a new safety harness system would replace traditional seatbelts. Also, if safety options have improved fleet safety and the cost to update them would be prohibitive, it would be a good time to consider replacement.
If your forklifts are exhibiting signs of unsafe operating conditions like hydraulic failure, equipment shaking or jerking or leaking components, it’s likely time to replace the units.
Another reason to consider updating your forklift fleet are improvements in technology, hardware or performance. For example, now that electric forklifts have become more powerful and reliable outdoors, it could be a great time to consider replacing your IC forklifts.
As you can see, looking at the hour meter is not the sole solution that it used to be to consider replacement. We would be glad to consult with you to assess your fleet condition and help you determine if now is a good time to consider your forklift fleet retirement or replacement. Check out our line-up of new forklifts and terminal tractors, then give us a call at 800-322-5438 for a demo and quote.
Even a well-maintained forklift fleet needs to be replaced at some point in time. Knowing exactly when can be a difficult thing to ascertain. Industry averages reveal that somewhere between 8,000 hours and 10,000 hours of use is when you’re going to reach an optimal point to replace your forklifts. Some questions to ask to help determine if it is time include:
What type of operation does each forklift perform each day? Does your forklift face harsh conditions like heat, dust, rough terrain or any other condition that would put undue stress on the engine, transmission or hydraulics?
Is your forklift put to the test each and every lift, lower and transport? Does it handle its maximum capacity more than half the time, or less?
Does your forklift do a lot of starting, stopping and backing up? Does it frequently conduct long runs in large open areas?
Have you adequately maintained the equipment using a regularly scheduled Planned Maintenance Program?
How has the cost of repairs for each unit changed over the past two to three years? A dramatic increase in repairs (not normal planned maintenance or normal wear parts) can indicate that you’re spending more than you should on repairs. A cost-per-hour analysis may be in order.
The not-so-obvious costs associated with worn forklifts is downtime, lost productivity and the short-term cost of replacing them with rentals. These costs may not show up on a unit’s cost per hour, but they are costs nonetheless. Keeping count of rentals due to downtime and repairs is essential in determining replacement, as new forklifts will all but eliminate your rentals due to downtime.
There are other reasons that may eliminate the guesswork and actually require you to replace your aging fleet:
Safety features are outdated and cannot be updated properly. For example, safety requirements may change and a new safety harness system would replace traditional seatbelts. Also, if safety options have improved fleet safety and the cost to update them would be prohibitive, it would be a good time to consider replacement.
If your forklifts are exhibiting signs of unsafe operating conditions like hydraulic failure, equipment shaking or jerking or leaking components, it’s likely time to replace the units.
Another reason to consider updating your forklift fleet are improvements in technology, hardware or performance. For example, now that electric forklifts have become more powerful and reliable outdoors, it could be a great time to consider replacing your IC forklifts.
As you can see, looking at the hour meter is not the sole solution that it used to be to consider replacement. We would be glad to consult with you to assess your fleet condition and help you determine if now is a good time to consider your forklift fleet retirement or replacement. Just give us a call at 800-322-5438. Visit our website to see our new forklift line-up.
Often times companies find them in a situation where they need to increase their forklift or other material handling and storage equipment fleet, but want to conserve capital for other operational objectives. This is where renting equipment on a short-term or long-term basis can be a great alternative to purchasing or traditional financing. These benefits include:
Cash Conservation – There is no cash outlay to obtain equipment under a Long-Term rental agreement. Save your cash for alternatives that produce profits for your bottom line.
Pay for what you use – Long-Term rental agreements are based upon the expected hours and operating conditions that you will use the equipment. Unlike purchasing equipment where you are paying for 100% of asset (a depreciating asset), you pay based upon the expected usage rate of the equipment.
Rental payments are 100% tax deductible* – Rental payments are an operating expense and are 100% deductible as a business expense. No confusing depreciation schedules or damaging tax ramifications at years-end. *(consult your financial adviser to confirm your tax status)
Fixed payments, no maintenance surprises – Long-Term rental agreements typically include normal maintenance. We own the equipment, so maintaining it is our responsibility. Leave the surprises to us and keep your material handling costs consistent and predictable.
Eliminate your parts and service departments – If you currently own your fleet and maintain it you need mechanics, tools and parts. Improve warehouse and plant space by eliminating the need for stocking parts and providing space to service equipment.
Eliminate obsolescence – Long-Term agreements can provide for upgrades should your business change. Don’t get stuck with equipment you no longer need due to a change in your business plans. We will find a home for the old equipment, and provide you with equipment you need today.
Keep your credit line clear – Unlike financing equipment, Long-Term Rentals have little impact on your ability to borrow money to increase your business.
Flexible terms and equipment – Whether you need new or used equipment for your operation we can provide you with the equipment you need at the terms you need. From one year to eight we can build a Long-Term rental agreement that meets your business needs.
Eliminate stand-by equipment – Do you purchase more than you need to allow for break-downs and cyclical needs? Our forklift rental fleet stands ready to supply you with immediate equipment when a need arises.
Renting hedges against inflation – Reduce the risk of labor and parts prices increases by fixing your monthly payment now for the term of your agreement.
Generate cash now – Trading in your current fleet can generate immediate cash for operations.
Flexibility, reliability and consistency are your results when you rent Long-Term with Cal-Lift Inc. In addition you will have the comfort of knowing that you have a team of professionals with a proven track record as a true partner in your material handling operations. We take all the hassle out of acquiring and maintaining a fleet of forklifts and leave you with more time to manage your business.
We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss rentals options for your company. To schedule an appointment contact us at (800)-322-5438.
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – August 6, 2020 – The world’s first zero-emissions top handlers, unveiled last fall as part of a pre-commercial demonstration project at the Port of Los Angeles, are now being used in daily operations at the Everport Container Terminal.
“We are pleased with performance results that we are receiving from drivers, mechanics and Everport management as the equipment is tested daily in real-world conditions,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “We are doing everything possible to advance commercially feasible solutions to meet our goal of transitioning all cargo-handling equipment to zero emissions by 2030.”
The two battery-electric top handlers were designed and built in the U.S. by Taylor Machine Works, Inc., a leading heavy-duty equipment manufacturer and the largest supplier of top handlers in service at the Port. Also known as top picks, top handlers are off-road vehicles with an overhead boom for loading containers weighing up to 100,000 pounds onto trucks and trains, unloading them, and stacking them on terminals between pickups and deliveries.
The top handlers run on a one-megawatt battery designed to operate for up to 18 hours between charges. Each top handler has a data logger for tracking hours of operation, charging frequency, energy usage and other performance indicators. Additionally, drivers and mechanics are providing input on the maneuverability, noise level and safety of the equipment.
The battery-electric top handlers are a key component of the Port’s $7.7 million Everport Advanced Cargo-Handling Demonstration Project. The California Energy Commission (CEC) is supporting the large-scale zero-emissions technology project with a $4.5 million sustainability grant.
The Everport demonstration is one of 16 projects in which the Port is either the lead agency or a participant working with multiple partners to test near-zero emissions and zero-emissions engines, emissions control technology, and alternative fueling and charging stations.
In addition to the battery-electric top handlers, the projects include testing ultra-low NOx renewable natural gas equipment and fully battery-electric fuel cell heavy-duty trucks; battery-electric forklifts, yard tractors, and rubber-tired gantry cranes; and emissions control equipment on large ships and harbor craft.
Eliminating tailpipe emissions from cargo-handling equipment is essential to achieving the Port’s larger goal of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) from all port-related sources. Port targets call for reducing GHGs 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.
The Port of Los Angeles remains open with all terminals operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles facilitated $276 billion in trade during 2019. San Pedro Bay port complex operations and commerce facilitate one in nine jobs in the five-county Southern California region.
Cal-Lift Inc. is Southern California’s source for Taylor Big Red forklifts and container handlers, including service, parts and rentals.
Cal-Lift Inc. 