KALMAR GOES ALL ELECTRIC…

The Cargotec-owned company has launched its new Kalmar Electric Reachstacker, Kalmar Electric Heavy Forklift and a Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor, which fulfils an objective of delivering a fully electric portfolio for the start of 2022.

The new electric reachstacker range consists of eight models, comprising six top lift items and two combi lift, with lifting capabilities of up to 45 tons. Importantly, all of the models in this range are fuelled by lithium-ion batteries with Bosch Rexroth drivelines.

The new electric forklift trucks feature seven lithium-ion powered models all with Bosch Rexroth drivelines. Lifting capacities range from 18 to 33 tons.

In addition, the Ottawa T2E+ Electric Terminal Tractor range includes five lithium-ion batterypowered models, with three models targeting work in logistics facilities and two designed for container terminal applications. Kalmar notes that this range aims to replace the Kalmar Ottawa T2E, which was launched in North America in 2018.

One advantage of the new electric range is a built-in thermal management system which allows the equipment’s batteries to remain within an optimal temperature range at all times, thereby enabling the machinery to work effectively across a wide range of varying climates.

Michael van Roozendaal, President, Kalmar Mobile Solutions elaborates: “In 2018 when we made our promise to have our full offering available as electrically powered by 2021, over 50 per cent of our cargo handling equipment was already available with electric power sources… we have a strong track record in bringing to market solutions that help our customers to reduce the environmental impact of their operations.”