Lombard, Illinois (November 29, 2011) - Big Joe AC Series rider pallet trucks were officially launched today with the introduction of the new Big Joe WRT60.  Immediately available for sale throughout North America, the WRT60 is the first in a new line of end control riders designed to deliver high performance and low operating costs. The WRT60 offers a carrying capacity of 6,000lbs., and with a large 24 volt AC drive motor can deliver travel speeds of 9 miles per hour.  While the performance of the new truck will improve user productivity relative to competitors, it is the simple durable design...

CHICAGO – Big Lift LLC (http://www.bigjoeforklifts.com), a leading provider of electric walk-behind forklift trucks in North America, announced today the addition of the Big Joe® PDS30 Electric Walkie Straddle Stacker to its product line. The new Big Joe PDS30 was developed to deliver the lowest possible operating cost to users through simplicity in design and the use of highly efficient electrical components. The PDS30 straddle stacker eliminates the use of many wear items such as motor brushes and springs, while still delivering substantial torque and run-time. The PDS30 can handle up to 3,000lb....

Lombard, Illinois (February 8, 2011) – Big Joe, one of the world’s most well known brands of walk behind forklifts, has today introduced several new versions of the popular WPT45 powered pallet truck. The new WPT45-S model features improved maneuverability for use in tight areas, while additional versions have been developed to handle the challenges presented by refrigerated warehouses and busy transportation hubs. The Big Joe WPT45-S has been specifically engineered to handle 48” long GMA (Grocery Manufacturers’ Association) pallets in the smallest area possible. A desirable performance...

New Big Joe PDS Walkie Forklift Features the latest AC technology at a value price The Big Lift LLC / EP Group recently announced the successful launch of their new AC powered Big Joe forklift models the PDS-20 and PDS-25. The new products represent the first of up to sixteen new electric forklifts planned to be released by the company over the next few years. Featuring heavy duty I-beam mast construction and enhanced ergonomics the PDS walk behind forklifts are well suited for a wide variety of material handling and work positioning tasks. “From the start, these new vehicles have been designed to...

Big Joe Forklifts the focus of New Strategic Partnership 4-22-2010 – Lombard, IL Big Lift LLC and E-P Equipment USA have entered into a strategic partnership to exclusively distribute the Big Joe brand of forklifts throughout North America. In a statement, the companies say Big Lift LLC and E-P Equipment USA will consolidate sales and marketing efforts, align dealer networks and launch a new line of equipment. The first new Big Joe product to be launched, the WPT45 AC powered pallet truck, will be introduced on May 3rd at the MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Dealers of America) Convention in Marco...

December 01, 2009, Lombard, IL. – The Big Joe Basic Series of electric forklifts officially launches today. The new series of value oriented forklifts is now available through more than 150 Big Joe forklift dealers across North America as a means to compete with price point imports and online retailers currently in the market. “This new line of forklifts will surprise people” explains Kevin Pletch, Dealer Sales Manager at Big Lift LLC – which manages the Big Joe brand and factory. “These trucks maintain the rugged construction that our brand is known for at a price that is hard to beat.”...