Big Lift LLC is pleased to announce that production of the Big Joe J1 "Joey" has been increased by 50% to keep pace with continuing strong demand. After being introduced at the ProMat exhibition in Chicago this year, sales have surpassed annual projections leading the company to make a significant adjustment.

The Joey has proven to be popular due primarily to unique capabilities that combine attributes of elevating work platforms, order pickers and tuggers. Developed as an alternative to rolling ladders or other larger equipment, the Joey can support tasks from general overhead maintenance to order picking.

Capabilities and features

The Joey can elevate an operator 126" from the floor, work efficiently in aisles under 7', and can be driven at height to move from task to task. Travel is provided by a high efficiency AC drive motor with four onboard speed settings, while power comes from a 224AH AGM maintenance free battery pack that supports opportunity charging from standard 120v outlets.

Design and controls

The Joey can turn tightly in motion via a 180 degree articulating central front drive wheel, while speed is automatically reduced when elevated. An I-beam channel mast behind the operator and unitized steel frame comprise the foundation of a very durable little truck that protects both the operator and major components from harm.

The Joey features intuitive finger-tip controls built into the operator compartment's guardrails and includes electronic power steering, lift, lower, horn, and infinitely variable speed control. The Joey was developed based on input from dozens of retail, warehousing and distribution firms over the past 3 years whose needs were not being met by existing equipment. To date the Joey has received excellent reviews from users noting both performance and ease of use.

Cost and availability

Like all Big Joe equipment, the Joey was built from the ground up to deliver low operating cost to users and includes best of breed components from many of the world's top suppliers. Rather than reinvent new proprietary systems that add complexity and cost, many of the major components are shared with other models in the Big Joe product offering. The Joey is available from Big Joe dealers across North America.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the new Big Joe J1 Joey or other Big Joe brand products visit www.bigjoeforklifts.com

FOR DEALER / MEDIA INQUIRIES contact: Bill Pedriana (630)916-2600 x262 send an email

About Big Joe
Big Joe brand equipment is marketed, manufactured and supported by Big Lift LLC, with head offices in Lombard, Illinois and production facilities in the USA and abroad. Big Joe equipment and support is available through a network of over 90 distributor locations in the USA and Canada and used every day by many of the largest manufacturing, distribution, and retail organizations worldwide.

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