Manufacturers have been announcing new electric or hybrid-electric equipment in recent years, most of which are small equipment. Information from manufacturers suggests that during an 8-hour shift, most machines are only used for 3-4 hours, resulting in nearly a third of idle time. Battery powered machines only use energy when they are actively working, unlike their diesel counterparts.
Here are some examples of electric or hybrid-electric equipment from different manufacturers:
caterpillar
Caterpillar (CAT) has exhibited four prototype machines with all-new batteries, including the 301.9 electric mini excavators, the medium electric 950 GC. wheel loader cat, and the 320 medium electric excavators. The 320 electric excavators are powered by a 600-volt, 256 kWh Cat battery that lasts up to eight hours on a single charge. The 301.9 Electric Mini Excavators are powered by a 48-volt, 32 kWh Cat battery, giving them a maximum run time of eight hours or four to five hours of continuous trenching. The 906 Electric Compact Wheel Loader is powered by a 300-volt, 64 kWh Cat battery, allowing the operator to work for up to six hours on a single charge. Cat has also developed its first battery-powered mining vehicle, a prototype 793 rigid frame dump truck, which has regenerative braking capabilities.
JCB
JCB has launched several new products within its E-Tech line of industrial and electric construction machines. The machines are identical to their diesel equivalents, except for the conversion of diesel to electricity. JCB’s E-Tech machines are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can provide enough power for a typical day on a single charge. The JCB Universal Quick Charger is designed to provide electricity for recharging, and the charger can charge machines in 2.5 hours.
John Deere
John Deere has unveiled its experimental 310 X-Tier electric excavator as its first electric product, using Kreisel Electric battery solutions under the E-Power moniker. The company had released hybrid diesel electric wheel loaders before introducing the 310 X-Tier backhoes. John Deere is creating electrification charging infrastructure solutions, including a variety of alternatives for overnight and fast charging, as part of its electrification investment. All electric or hybrid machines will carry the X-Tier designation, which represents the company’s most cutting-edge models, according to the company’s naming philosophy, which debuted in 2021.
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