First and Largest Fleet of High-Capacity Zero-Emission Forklifts Now in Full Production at SSA Marine in the Port of West Sacramento and Port of Stockton

Proven and Deployed Wiggins Yard eBull Now in its Fifth Year of Production

May 2, 2023 — ACT Expo, Anaheim, CA — XL Lifts, specializing in zero and low emissions forklifts, today announced its fleet of large-capacity lithium forklifts at SSA Marine in the Port of West Sacramento and in the Port of Stockton are now in full operation. A similar forklift used by SSA Marine will be on display in the XL Lifts booth #6132. 

The first large-capacity fleet deployed in California and the USA, SSA Marine at the Port of West Sacramento and Port of Stockton utilized funds from the Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) incentive program and START (formerly ZANZEFF Project – zero emission and near zero emissions freight facilities project) to partially fund its fleet of 26 large capacity lithium forklifts. Primarily used to unload cargo off vessels in the Port of Stockton and Port of West Sacramento, some of the forklifts have been in operation for over a year, and some were deployed within the past few months. 

Regional Vice President at SSA Pacific Joe Carrillo commented, “The Wiggins Yard eBulls are significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and sound pollution, while enabling us to effectively service our customers. We were one of the first to deploy zero-emission large-capacity forklifts and we are thrilled to be leading the charge in zero emission at the Port of West Sacramento and at the Port of Stockton and beyond.”

Originally unveiled in 2018, the Wiggin’s eBull was the industry’s first commercialized large capacity, zero-emissions forklift manufactured in the United States, and is now in its fifth year of production. With the largest deployed large-capacity lithium forklifts in the field, Wiggins is years ahead of the competition. 

“With the Yard eBull, companies no longer need to choose between high-performance and energy-efficiency,” said Mike Marzahl, president of XL Lifts. “Five years in means we have had many lessons learned, and our customers are now reaping the benefits of this valuable insight. The Wiggins eBull is proven, in use with real customers and performing incredibly.” 

The announcement comes at the heels of the next round of CORE funding, slated to open in Spring 2023. Vouchers are up to $500k. To check eligibility, interested companies can fill out the CORE Application Intake form here. View XL Lift’s expansive line of qualified forklifts and related vouchers here.

About Wiggins eBulls

Wiggins Lift Company is revolutionizing the high-capacity, electric forklift industry with proven large capacity forklifts ranging from 10,000 lbs. to 120,000 lbs. for use at marinas, for industrial applications and in agriculture. Built with the same attention to detail, reliability and quality that Wiggins is known for, the Wiggins eBull line of lithium electric forklifts is good for the environment, yet can still meet the heavy duty needs of companies across a wide swath of sectors. 

About XL Lifts

XL Lifts specializes in zero- and low-emissions forklifts from 4,000 lbs. all the way up to 120,000 lbs. capacity. The company’s impressive list of clients includes some of the biggest marinas, industrial ports, agricultural companies, construction and manufacturers worldwide such as SSA Marine in the Ports of Long Beach, San Diego, West Sacramento and Stockton; Federal Marine Terminals, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, SA Recycling, Sumitomo Corporation, Ports America and Marine Group Boatworks. Experienced at navigating the complexities of grant-funded equipment, XL Lifts has zero-emission forklifts deployed in the CORE program, the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust program, and was the only forklift dealer selected for START (formerly ZANZEFF Project – zero emission and near zero emissions freight facilities project). More information about XL Lifts can be found at www.xlliftsinc.com.  

About SSA Marine 

SSA Marine is the world’s largest independent, privately-held marine terminal operator, with activities at more than 250 terminal facilities and rail operations throughout geographies in the U.S., Canada, Latin, and South America, Asia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Since its founding in 1949, SSA Marine has continued to grow, always with its customer’s interests in focus. 

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World Forklift West and XL Lifts Unveil the Second-Generation World Lithium Forklift, the Industry’s First All Weather, Low-Capacity Lithium Electric Forklift

New Forklift Line Eliminates Need to Purchase Both Indoor and Outdoor Forklift Fleets 

Ventura, CA — World Forklift West, a World Lift master distributor, and XL Lifts, specializing in zero and low emissions forklifts and a World Lift dealer, today announced the 2020 World Lithium forklift, the industry’s first low-capacity lithium electric forklift for indoor and outdoor use.

The second-generation all-weather World Lithium Forklift is designed specifically for use with lithium batteries and outside use. Other standard brand forklift companies are still offering a first-generation converted lead-acid forklift that uses steel plates inside the lithium battery housing as counterweight to compensate for the weight of a lead acid battery. The result is a significantly heavier, wider and bulkier lift that does not work outside or inside tight turning radius quarters.

Because the 2020 World Lithium is designed for lithium, it boasts a streamlined footprint that enables the forklift to operate in small working areas or sharp turning radius requirements, without compromising on lifting capacity. For example, the World Lithium 8,000 lb. capacity requires the same space/area as a conventional 5,000 lb. or 6,000 lb. LPG forklift.

“Beyond the upfront cost savings, the newly designed World Lithium forklift utilizes fast charging lithium ion batteries making World Lithium forklifts one of the first lower-capacity zero emissions forklifts to run continuous shifts with brief opportunity charging on breaks, lunches and between shifts,” said Peter Vaz, President of World Lift. “The result is minimal downtime for increased productivity without the bigger and bulkier footprint of older lead-acid battery converted forklifts. We are thrilled to introduce this innovative electric forklift to the market.”

“XL Lifts (a World Forklift dealer) is excited to offer its customers a second-generation zero-emission forklift alternative that can be used in all-weather conditions — even in the rain and snow. This innovation means that companies no longer need to purchase two forklifts, such as an LPG/diesel and an electric forklift, one for outdoors and one for indoors,” said President of XL Lifts Mike Marzahl. “Plus, with the ability to be charged outdoors*, companies no longer have to allocate precious and expensive indoor space or battery rooms to house and charge their World Lithium forklifts, like they currently need to with their lead-acid electric forklifts.”

Currently, some industries, have had no choice, but to purchase multiple forklift fleets of forklifts for indoor and outdoor use. For example, agriculture and warehousing companies need to move produce or product from field outside trucks using LPG or diesel forklifts, to a staging area, and finally to and inside the cooling plant or enclosed warehouse using an electric forklift. But now, with the all-weather, zero emissions World Lithium Forklift, agriculture and warehousing companies can unload produce and product from field trucks and move pallets of inventory directly into the cooling plant(s) or warehouse using just one forklift, saving significant time and money. This would also apply to companies who are in the material handling business – such as freight, transportation, distribution, warehousing

Key features and benefits of the new World Lithium Forklift include:

• Lower price point compared to other lithium battery forklifts
• All weather usage and charging*, designed for use both indoors and outdoors
• Eliminates need for large indoor space to house and charge electric forklifts
• Smaller footprint — without compromising on lifting capacity — for small work areas or sharp turning radius requirements (e.g. the 8,000 lb. World Lithium is the same size as a standard 6,000 lb. LPG)
• Battery control system so users can regulate speed, lifting capacity and battery productivity
• Simple wireless and configurable cloud monitoring that provides daily, weekly and monthly reporting on key metrics such as charging cycles, usage and energy
• Zero emissions = clean & quiet
• Able to run continuous shifts with opportunity charging
• Regenerating brake and hydraulic system for longer battery life
• Bundling with charge stations available, with Level I, II or DC Fast Charge
• Safety features like daylight strobes and white noise generator
• EPA compliant; CE certified; meets or exceeds all ANSI B56.1
• Range of sizes with up to 20,000 lb. capacity
• Customized exterior colors

For more information, go to: https://xlliftsinc.com/product/electric-lithium-battery-forklifts-by-world/.

About XL Lifts

XL Lifts specializes in zero and low emissions forklifts and forklift battery chargers. XL Lifts offers a full line of large capacity forklifts from Wiggins Lift, and smaller capacity lifts from World Forklift. The Company also distributes the XLerator line of forklift battery chargers. The Company’s impressive client list includes some of the biggest marinas, AG companies, industrial ports and manufacturers worldwide such as the Port of Stockton, SSA Marine at the Port of Stockton and Long Beach, Federal Marine Terminals, Ports America and Marine Group Boatworks. XL Lift’s forklift line includes electrics (lead and lithium), rough terrains, LPG/dual fuel, low-emission diesels, and marina forklifts. More information can be found at www.xlliftsinc.com.

About World Forklift West

World Forklift™ West is a World Forklift master distributor in charge of manufacturing, marketing and managing its network of dealers for the World forklift line on the West Coast. The World forklift line has all the same benefits and features you expect from a cutting-edge forklift manufacturer, but at a significantly lower price point. Equipped with an expansive array of standard features, the award-winning World forklift line is quickly becoming the forklift of choice for smart companies. More information can be found at www.worldforkliftwest.com.

 *Outdoor charging feature available when used in conjunction with the XLerator outdoor battery charger.