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EQUIPMENT Considering recent events, it’s a safe bet that focus on hybrid and of just 71 cm, allowing it to pass through standard doors and in
THE LATEST ADVANCES IN GrEEN CONSTrUCTION EQUIPMENT
and out of lifts.
The E10e has a lithium-ion, maintenance-free battery pack
electric technology is set to sharpen further in the construction
with a management system, designed to fit within the standard
equipment market.
In the weeks leading up to the publication of this issue of IRn, the
Inter governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released
machine can be operated for up to four hours on one charge
and by using an optional external 400V supercharger, it can be
its report on climate change, signalling ‘code red for humanity.’ machine envelope to maintain the machine’s ZTS profile. The
Meanwhile according to The World Green Building Council, recharged to 80% of its capacity in less than two hours.
buildings are currently responsible for around 40% of global Volvo CE has introduced three hybrid excavators described as
energy related carbon emissions. offering fuel efficiency improvement of up to 17% compared to
While the exact impact of construction machinery isn’t outlined, conventional machines.
what’s clear is that over 10% of those carbon emissions are from The range comes in the form of an enhanced 30-tonne class
materials and construction. EC300E Hybrid excavator, and the introduction of the technology
Even more immediately apparent in the world of construction in two new machines – the 25-tonne class EC250E Hybrid and
equipment is the push towards not just green, but quiet 35-tonne class EC350E Hybrid.
construction sites in many of the developed world’s cities. All three machines use a novel hydraulic hybrid technology from
Some equipment manufacturers, such as such as Volvo Volvo CE that harvests “free” energy generated by the down
Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), began to anticipate demand motion of the excavator’s boom. The boom-down motions
for low emissions operations and output some time ago and charge a hydraulic accumulator, which then stores and delivers
have made formal commitments to reach net-zero emissions energy to drive a hydraulic assist motor that helps power the
by 2040, both in their own operations and the machines they engine system. Innovations to the EC300E Hybrid include a 10%
produce. improvement in fuel efficiency, thanks to intelligent electro-
Another example is JCB, whose low emissions releases hydraulic and new D8M Volvo engine, and a 700 kg heavier
encompass the mini excavator, mini site dumper, telescopic counterweight, providing stability and a 5% increase in across-
forklift and access platforms categories. lifting capacity.
Most recently, it launched the 525-60E, an electric Loadall
telescopic handler with a maximum lift capacity of 2.5 tonnes Electric dumpers
and proven performance that equals its diesel counterpart. The market for electric dumpers is gaining traction, particularly in
Whatever form their commitment to emissions reduction takes, Europe, where quiet, low carbon construction sites are required
manufacturers servicing mature markets are investigating or in urban areas, and Kubota’s recent release could be said to
investing in hybrid and electric options. meet that demand.
To meet this need, alongside the launch of the KX019-4SI LPG mini
Excavator advances excavator, Kubota also released a fully electric tracked dumper.
Machines working in urban areas at the lower end of the size The Kubota KC70H-4e is fitted with a low noise 48V lithium battery
range are ripe for electrification and Bobcat’s E10e zero tail swing engine that can be charged up to 80% in just 1.5 hours, with a
(ZTS) 1 tonne electric mini-excavator is a case in point. single 3-hour charge providing a full day’s work. The zero emission
The E10e ZTS is now in production at the Bobcat compact machine weighs 590kg and has a 700kg load capacity.
equipment manufacturing plant in Dobris, in the Czech Republic Meanwhile JCB launched the 1TE, its first electric site dumper
for sales to EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa). Sales to some months ago; a one tonne high-tip model powered by
the north America then Asian markets will follow. lithium-ion battery technology.
Designed for indoor demolition and basement digging, or urban Designed to work indoors, underground and in emissions-sensitive
and city centre developments, its low noise makes it suited to areas, the 1TE electric dumper is described as the “partner” to
night-time work and contracts in quiet zones such as hospitals JCB’s 19C-1E electric mini excavator.
or schools. The 1TE is said to deliver zero emissions at the point of use and low
Bobcat describes the E10e as the world’s first one tonne electric noise levels and is intended for the European and north American
mini-excavator, combining zero emissions, low noise and a width markets.

AVL INVESTS HAULOTTE ELECTrIC bOOM It is powered by eight 6V batteries and includes Haulotte’s
AVL Arbeitsbühnenvermietung has added Haulotte’s recently Activ’Energy Management feature, which comprises a smart
launched Sigma 16 Pro articulating boom to its rental equipment charger with water refilling functionalities to optimises the
fleet. performance and lifespan of the batteries.
The specialist access equipment provider, which is based in According to Haulotte, Activ’Energy significantly reduces the
Ludwigsfelde near Berlin in Germany, is a partner of AVS System maintenance and replacement costs associated with battery
Lift and is a the first of the group’s 135 associated branches to powered equipment.
have the fully electric model. Suitable for use “both indoors and outdoors on any type of
The Sigma 16 Pro has a working height of 15.7m, an over reach of stabilized surface”, AVL’s new Sigma 16 Pro is fitted with a 2-person
8.05m and offers an up and over clearance of 7.4m. platform and has a maximum load capacity of up 230kg.

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