Mississippi-headquartered materials handling heavy equipment manufacturer, Taylor Machine Works, has released three new high-capacity electric and diesel-powered reach stackers designed for handling heavy cargos.

The new reach stackers - the Taylor ZRS-1272, Taylor XRS-1180, and Taylor XRS-1190 - each have the ability to handle containers weighing up to 120,000 lb. (54,430kg).

The Taylor ZRS-1272 is a battery-electric, zero-emission reach stacker which can lift weights up to 120,000 lb. (54,430kg), allowing customers to realise sustainability goals with heavy-lift capabilities.

Taylor says this machine retains the capabilities and physical envelope of its conventional reach stackers, while offering increased lifting performance for ultra-heavy containers. 

It has been purpose-built to handle all standard port and terminal operations, while also providing operators with the ability to safely handle cargo which exceeds the capacity limits of traditional equipment.

The Taylor XRS-1180 reach stacker has been designed for high-capacity port operations and has a lift capacity of 110,000 lb. (49,895kg). It is based on the XRS-1075 platform and is suited for handling containers associated with battery manufacturing, energy storage equipment, and other high-density freight that can weigh well beyond the limits of conventional lift equipment. 

Taylor adds that special application ratings can further increase lifting capacities of the XRS-1180 up to 120,000 lb. (54,430kg).

The third new model released is the Taylor XRS-1190, purpose-built for rail and intermodal facilities. It features hydraulic stabilisers positioned between the front drive tyres, to provide additional stability.  

Its specialised design allows operators to reach across one rail line to access and handle containers positioned on a second adjacent rail track, a common requirement in high-volume intermodal facilities. 

Taylor says this additional lift capacity makes the XRS-1190 particularly valuable for rail operators handling increasingly heavy cargo. It is also available with special application ratings that can accommodate loads up to 120,000 lb.

“As global supply chains evolve and industries such as battery manufacturing, energy storage, and data centres continue to expand, ports, intermodal facilities, and construction crews are encountering containers that exceed the lifting capabilities of conventional reach stackers,” Taylor Machine Works states.

“[Our] latest machines address this market need by delivering enhanced lifting performance without increasing equipment footprints or sacrificing operating and storage space their facilities demand.”