Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a new L120 Electric wheel loader and a refreshed 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator.

The models are the first mid-sized machines in the Volvo CE electric lineup, joining three mini-excavators, two compact wheel loaders and an asphalt compactor.

“The EC230 and L120 electric models give our customers options for applications that require larger machines while delivering the benefits of zero emissions, reduced noise and less machine maintenance,” noted Dr. Ray Gallant, Volvo CE’s Vice President for Sustainability and Productivity Services.

The mid-size L120 Electric wheel loader, which is suitable for a variety of applications including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, waste and ports and logistics, is a 22-ton machine with a lifting capacity of 6 tons and a recommended rehandling bucket capacity of 5 cubic yards. These specifications give it almost identical performance to its non-electric counterpart.

The L120’s 282 kWh lithium-ion battery can power the loader, depending on application, for five to nine hours on a single charge. An optional 50 kW DC mobile charger will charge the L120 fully in six hours and a 150 kW DC fast charger can do so in two hours.

The updated 23-ton EC230 Electric excavator features a 650 V lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 450 kWh. It has a runtime of up to eight hours per charge and the ability to allow an operator to work a full day without interruption, as the machine will shut down when not in use instead of idling.

It also features a refreshed cab with more space and comfort; new safety technology, including Volvo Smart View with People and Obstacle Classification, which provides operators with 360° visibility; and an intelligent electro-hydraulic system that allows for smoother, more precise movements of the boom and bucket.

Source: Volvo Construction Equipment