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Jun 18, 2026
Forklifts Group Adds Big Joe to New Equipment Portfolio

Announcing the latest addition to the Forklifts Group brand portfolio: Big Joe!
Known in our industry for decades, Big Joe manufactures a broad range of material handling equipment. Now, Forklifts Group West locations will offer Big Joe electric forklifts for sale.
Points to know about this new dealer partnership:
- Big Joe is the second OEM for Western locations (joining Bobcat).
- Forklifts Group San Diego will only sell Big Joe forklifts as new equipment.
- Our Big Joe partnership starts with Class 1 electrics, but we’re already in the process of adding more models, including automation products.
What Makes Big Joe Unique?
Big Joe Class 1 electrics feature an integrated battery for efficient operation with fewer internal parts. They use a 120V charging plug to recharge from any standard outlet. No special charger to buy. No electrical rewiring needed.
Their internal efficiency results in big advantages to running Big Joes at your facility:
- Over $5,000 in annual fuel savings per truck compared to LPG
- Up to 1.75 hours of daily “free power” through regenerative braking
- Thousands of pounds of CO2 eliminated annually per unit
- Cleaner, healthier workplaces with zero indoor exhaust
Being electric forklifts, they also feature a built-in telemetry monitoring system, so you can track your Big Joes’ activity.
See more details on the Big Joe brand page. Or contact your nearest Forklifts Group West location with your questions!