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Taylor Announces Relationship with Proterra

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Taylor Announces Electric Vehicle Innovation Powered by the Best-in-Class Battery Technology by Proterra

Louisville, Mississippi – Taylor Machine Works, Inc. has always been at the forefront of innovation and problem solving throughout its 94 years of manufacturing. As a result of the ever-changing manufacturing environment and the influence of electric vehicle technology, Taylor felt an immense responsibility to design and manufacture zero-emission material handling equipment that would integrate seamlessly into the existing customer workflow. In 2019, Taylor first accomplished this by engineering the ZLC Series designed to load and unload shipping containers weighing up to 75,000 pounds in port environments. The battery-electric ZLC Series met the stringent zero-emissions standard without interrupting the demanding processing sequence required by the world’s busiest ports. Utilizing state-of-the-art electric motors and environmentally responsible battery packs, the ZLC Series plug-in battery electric vehicle was equipped with enough energy to smoothly transition from combustion engines to reliable electric power.

Now Taylor is venturing into a new relationship with Proterra Inc, the leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology. Taylor will power the next-generation Taylor ZLC Series electric container handler with 904 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy and the ZH Series electric forklift with 225 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy using Proterra’s industry-leading battery technology. These all-electric container handlers and forklifts will support various heavy-duty applications, including container handling in port environments and other heavy-material handling industrial settings such as warehouses, plants, worksites, mine sites, steel yards, lumber yards, and others. Taylor expects to deliver the first Proterra powered Taylor vehicle to customers in 2022. Taylor and Proterra will also be working together to help ports and other customers electrify their heavy-duty, material handling machinery by delivering charging and infrastructure solutions.

Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacturing of zero-emission EV technology solutions for commercial applications. Proterra battery technology leverages industry-leading energy density and a customizable design to fit within various Taylor industrial material handling and container handling products. Taylor believes this new relationship with Proterra will be the most important next step for the Taylor product line.

“We are excited to continue the high standards of manufacturing material handling equipment with the battery-electric Gen 2-ZLC Series container handlers powered by Proterra,” commented Hal Nowell, Director of Sales for Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Matt Hiller, Director of Engineering added, “Electrification of mobile material handling equipment is an exciting and challenging effort but is also developing very quickly. Taylor is readying our customers for the new choices they have in the ways energy is used in their businesses. Taylor has always provided our customers with stable and forward-thinking technology and this continues in the EV space with our strategic Proterra partnership. Proterra offers the experience needed to stay ahead of the curve and add to the solid support which Taylor customers demand.”

Robert Taylor Sr., President and Chief Operating Officer of The Taylor Group of Companies, stated, “This new relationship with Proterra, who like Taylor is an American manufacture, is truly a milestone in Taylor manufacturing history. Our commitment to the electric market for material handling and container handling equipment will be a strategic engineering collaboration between Taylor and Proterra. We believe that Proterra’s vision for EV battery technology and their commitment to zero-emission standards align with the Taylor vision.”

“Electrifying heavy-duty equipment is a win-win for our ports and our communities. It means protecting our health and the air we breathe at the same time we meet the needs of the world’s busiest ports and other industrial settings with new technologies,” said Gareth Joyce, President of Proterra Powered & Energy. “We are excited to partner with a trusted, industry-leader like Taylor and deliver our proven EV technology to power the next generation of material handling machines.”

Our customers can depend on Taylor “Big Red” equipment. Our heavy-duty material handling and container handling equipment is more versatile, more efficient, and more able to tackle the demands of tomorrow. Our past growth is an inspiration for our future, and Taylor will continue to build with our watchwords Faith, Vision, and Work.

As supplier the authorized distributor of Taylor products, OEM parts, service and rentals to northern and southern California, we are proud to represent the Taylor line of products. Their commitment to their customers, employees and country is unparalleled in our industry.

To learn more about our Taylor line-up, please visit https://www.cal-lift.com/taylor.

Taylor Machine Works Cushion Tire Forklifts

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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.

See our line-up of Taylor Cushion Tire Forklifts, and contact us at 800-322-5438 for more information or a quote.

TaylorTrak Pro; Monitor Your Taylor Equipment from Anywhere

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TaylorTrak Pro®Provides Real Time Information to Help Maintain Healthy Fleets and Reduce Cost.

TaylorTrak Pro® Hardware is integrated into your equipment, interacting with our robust Taylor Integrated Control System (TICS) to ensure your equipment is communicating with you.

TaylorTrak Pro®provides access to machine data through WIFI or cellular network coverage. It enables comprehensive and flexible remote monitoring, asset tracking, maintenance scheduling and much more.

USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE

TaylorTrak Pro® gives you easy, intuitive access to comprehensive information about your equipment’s performance and condition. Plus, with customizable alerts sent directly to a smart device, you’re always aware when a critical need arises.

  • Accurate, up-to-date information available across multiple platforms (desktop, tablet, smart phone)
  • Instant status updates on individual pieces of equipment
  • Alert notifications sent via SMS text and email to the proper personnel
  • Customizable alert preferences based on the level of information you request
  • Current status of all engine parameters
  • Alert notification of critical engine parameters
  • Current fuel level and total fuel usage graphs/reports

ADVANTAGES OF TAYLORTRAK PRO®

ANALYTICS &
REPORTING

  • Optimize Work Flow
  • Instance Access to Historical Data & Time Based Reporting
  • Compare Overall Fleet Performance
  • Detailed Performance Data Delivered to Your Fleet Manager
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

  • Plan & Track Maintenance. Use recommended Taylor Service Intervals or customize to fit your needs.
  • Receive alerts to notify you of approaching “scheduled” maintenance
  • Track individual machine and fleet maintenance history
  • Easy access to your Local Dealer Service Network

GPS MAPPING &
SITE BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT

  • Real-time GPS equipment location on easy-to-use maps
  • Ability to Geo-fence an area and receive “Breach” alerts
  • GPS “Breadcrumbs” – Historical trails of where a piece of equipment has been over customized time-frames
  • Easily identify asset locations through color coded GPS map pins

Cal-Lift is Northern and Southern California’s source for American Made Taylor Machine Works high-capacity material handling equipment. Visit our Taylor Machine Works page to learn more about the Taylor line-up. We are also your source for OEM Taylor parts, service, planned maintenance and rentals.

Give us a call at 800-322-5438.

Taylor Machine Works, All-American, All the Time

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Designed, engineered and built in Louisville, Mississippi, Taylor Machine Works are the most dependable, reliable, lowest cost heavy-duty forklifts on the market.This short video highlights a company built on trust and dedicated to building quality products. Next time you’re considering Container Handlers, Forklifts or other Heavy-Duty Lift Trucks, check out our line-up of Taylor Machine Works, then Contact Us for more information or a quote.

Section 179 Renewed for 2017

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Jan 1, 2017 –   Section 179 is still affected by the “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015” (PATH Act) that was signed into law on 12/18/2015. This bill expanded the Section 179 deduction limit to $500,000, where it will remain for all of 2017. For those interested, you may read the summary from the Ways and Means committee here.

Section 179 Deduction: Until further notice, Section 179 will be permanent at the $500,000 level. Businesses exceeding a total of $2 million of purchases in qualifying equipment have the Section 179 deduction phase-out dollar-for-dollar and completely eliminated above $2.5 million. Additionally, the Section 179 cap will be indexed to inflation in $10,000 increments in future years.

50% Bonus Depreciation will be extended through 2019. Businesses of all sizes will be able to depreciate 50 percent of the cost of equipment acquired and put in service during 2015, 2016 and 2017. Then bonus depreciation will phase down to 40 percent in 2018 and 30 percent in 2019.

IMPORTANT THIS YEAR: Section 179 for Current 2017 Tax Year
Section 179 can provide you with significant tax relief for this 2017 tax year, but equipment and software must be financed and in place by midnight December 31, 2017. Use this 2017 Section 179 Calculator to see how much the Section 179 tax deduction can save your company.

2016 Section 179 Tax Information (Last Year)

The PATH ACT passed in December of 2015 affected 2016 and beyond, making the Section 179 deduction for 2016 $500,000. In addition, the 50% Bonus Depreciation was reinstated.
Click Here for the fully updated Section 179 Calculator for tax year 2016 (Last Year).

Answers to the Three Most Common Section 179 Questions

How Much Can I Save on My Taxes in 2017?
It depends on the amount of qualifying equipment and software that you purchase and put into use. See the handy Section 179 Calculator that’s fully updated for 2017, and includes any/all increases from any future legislation.

What Sort of Equipment Qualifies in 2017?
Most tangible business equipment qualifies. Click here for qualifying property.

When Do I Have to Do This By?
Section 179 for 2017 expires midnight, 12/31/2017. If you wish to deduct the full price of your equipment from your 2017 taxes and take advantage of the new higher deduction limits, it must be purchased and put into service by then.

Many businesses are finding Section 179 Qualified Financing to be an attractive option in 2017, especially since the expected Federal Discount Rate increases don’t leave much time for action. Please apply today.

More Section 179 Deduction Questions Answered

Welcome to Section179.Org, your definitive resource for all things Section 179. We’ve brought together a large amount of information regarding Section 179, and clearly and honestly discuss the various aspects of IRS §179 in plain language. This will allow you to make the best possible financial decisions for your company.

Section 179 can be extremely profitable to you, so it is to your benefit to learn as much as possible. To begin, you may have a lot of questions regarding Section 179 such as:

We’ll answer all of these questions, and make certain that you come away with all of the knowledge you need to make smart business decisions in this 2017 tax year regarding equipment and/or software purchasing and Section 179.

Why? Because if you’ve been thinking about buying or leasing new equipment and/or software, it’s definitely to your advantage to use this excellent tax break.

Successful businesses take advantage of legal tax incentives to help lower their operating costs. The Section 179 Deduction is a tax incentive that is easy to use, and gives businesses an incentive to invest in themselves by adding capital equipment. In short, taking advantage of the Section 179 Deduction will help your business keep more capital, while also getting needed equipment, vehicles, and software.

Free Tools that Make Calculating Section 179 Deductions Simple

Section 179 is really very simple. You buy, finance or lease qualifying equipment and/or software, and then take a full tax deduction on it this year (also, there are a few other things, which we’ll go over, but in a nutshell, that’s the idea). To give you an estimate of how much money you can save, here’s a Section 179 Deduction Calculator to make computing Section 179 deductions simple.

If you use the calculator, take note of the savings on your tax obligation. Many people find that, if they lease or finance their Section 179 qualified equipment, the tax savings actually exceed the first year’s payments on the equipment (making buying equipment profitable for the current tax year). This is perfectly legal, and a good example of the incentive that Section 179 provides small and medium businesses.

Visit our website to learn more about our line-up of new material handling equipment, including:

Cal-Lift is your source in Southern California for quality material handling equipment, service, parts and rentals. Visit our website to learn more. Then contact us for a quote at 800-322-5438.