Kalmar Announces Launch of the World’s Most Sustainable Reachstacker

Taking another step towards making our ports and terminal operations more sustainable, Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has today announced the introduction of a range eco-efficient electric reachstackers that are made from recycled steel and use biodegradable hydraulic oils.

The new options, which are available from today, will make the Kalmar electric reachstacker the world’s most sustainable reachstacker. 

Kalmar customers now have the option of having their electric reachstacker constructed with 47% SSAB Zero™ steel, which is made from recycled steel and produced using fossil-free electricity and biogas.

In addition to SSAB Zero steel, customers have the option to replace standard oil with PANOLIN biodegradable hydraulic oil and extend tire lifetime through eco driver training and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Kalmar is also introducing a new emission-reducing counterweight made from unprocessed naturally heavy material to replace the standard cast-iron counterweight.

Launched in December 2021, the Kalmar electric reachstacker offers lifting capacities of up to 45 tonnes and is available with a range of modular battery options and charging solutions.

Mette Kjems Bærentzen, Head of Sustainability, Kalmar: “In today’s world, businesses need to actively find ways to reduce their CO2 emissions, and going electric is one of the best ways to cut your carbon footprint and prepare for a low-carbon future.

"We are constantly seeking new ways to improve the sustainability of our cargo-handling solutions, and these new options provide customers with even more ways to address the growing need to cut their carbon footprint with equipment that is not only more sustainable to operate but also constructed in a sustainable manner.”