Kalmar shakes up reachstacker offerings

The Cargotec unit unveiled its eco-efficient reachstacker at TOC Europe taking place in Rotterdam this week.

Its Eco Reachstacker is available under two options: either a customer can buy the machine with a Kalmar Fuel Saving Solution, which guarantees a reduction of fuel consumption; or they can lease it with the Kalmar Operational Solution, which guarantees availability and performance for a fixed period with a monthly fee.

Under the first option, Kalmar explained that the customer buys the Eco Reachstacker with guaranteed reduction of fuel consumption, in a deal that includes operator training and a three-year licence of the company’s remote monitoring solution. The fuel saving guarantee will be based on three different inputs from the customer and it will be reviewed after 12 months of use. If the agreed reduction is not met, Kalmar has said it will pay back the difference in fuel.

The second option provides an operational lease guaranteeing full availability and performance of the Kalmar Eco Reachstacker for a fixed period with a monthly fee.

Svante Alverönn, vice president, solution sales, mobile equipment at Kalmar, described the initiative as a “completely new way of doing business” with the company.