Construction equipment manufacturer Develon, previously known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched a new range of electric excavators.

The first electric excavator—which carries the designation DX160WE-7—is a wheeled excavator.

The DX160WE-7 and two crawler excavators based on the DX225LC-7 platform will be available with various battery configurations, including an extended range pack that should allow the excavator to operate for a full working day on a single charge.

The new line is aimed at “supporting the transition to cleaner, quieter and more sustainable construction,” the company said.

To develop electric drivetrains for this new line, the company partnered with ETEC Zero Emissions. The Waddinxveen, Netherlands-based company was founded as Elm in the 1930s. It had been a Doosan dealer for several decades and is continuing an even closer partnership with Develon post-name-change. ETEC was responsible for the integration of an electric drivetrain into several current Develon models to ensure the same performance as an ICE engine, albeit with zero emissions.

While Develon was formerly known as Doosan Infracore, and Bobcat was part of the Doosan Group, the two companies are now separate entities under HD Hyundai.

Source: Develon