Big Joe Forklifts Launches New Lithium-Ion Stacker for Tight Spaces

Compact walkie stacker delivers enhanced maneuverability, precision control, and simplified charging.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Big Joe Forklifts has announced the launch of its new WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-ion Stacker, a walkie straddle stacker designed to maximize operator productivity in tight warehouse aisles and fast-paced production environments. The stacker features a compact design, adjustable lift and lower speeds, proportional controls, and a Lithium-ion battery with onboard charger to eliminate maintenance and enable flexible charging.

Why it matters

As warehouse footprints tighten and throughput demands increase, operators require equipment that delivers both precision and speed without adding operational complexity. The WS25-40 addresses these challenges by providing a compact, responsive, and easy-to-operate solution that improves productivity while simplifying ownership.

The details

The WS25-40 features a class-leading compact design for superior maneuverability in confined spaces, adjustable fast lift and lower speeds to optimize cycle times, and fully proportional controls for smooth, pinpoint load handling. The Lithium-ion battery with onboard charger eliminates the need for routine battery maintenance, helping minimize downtime and total cost of ownership, while enabling opportunity charging throughout the day without dedicated charging infrastructure or battery swaps.

  • Big Joe Forklifts announced the launch of the WS25-40 on February 25, 2026.

The players

Big Joe Forklifts

A forklift manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing compact, high-performance material handling equipment.

Jimmy Anderson

The Director of Product Management at Big Joe Forklifts, who stated that the WS25-40 was designed around the real-world challenges that customers face every day.

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What they’re saying

“From tight aisles to fast-paced production lines, operators need equipment that is compact, responsive and easy to operate. By integrating Lithium-ion technology into a truck designed around the operator, we're delivering a solution that improves productivity while simplifying ownership.”

— Jimmy Anderson, Director of Product Management (Business Wire)

What’s next

The WS25-40 reinforces Big Joe's ongoing commitment to delivering integrated lithium solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support the industry's transition from internal combustion to electric fleets.

The takeaway

Big Joe Forklifts' new WS25-40 Lithium-ion Stacker is designed to address the growing demand for compact, high-performance material handling equipment in tight warehouse and production environments, offering enhanced maneuverability, precision control, and simplified charging to boost operator productivity.