Capital Equipment News May 2019

Between action and apathy. At Volvo CE, we have picked our side, we have committed to changing the status quo. We have made our stance and decided on which path to take. We are moving with the current, towards an electric, sustainable future,” says Jenberg. Jernberg says the benefits of switching diesel-powered machines for fossil-free, electric counterparts are numerous. He reasons that electric machines offer the same performance levels but with zero exhaust emissions, allowing them to meet emissions targets, while also opening up applications not feasible with a diesel engine. Of equal importance are the significant reductions in noise pollution they offer. Noise is not just disturbing, it has an often-neglected effect on health. Lower noise levels also enable night time work in city centres, reducing daytime congestion. “These are benefits that can easily be appreciated by those within the industry – but just as importantly society as a whole. As an added bonus, electric machines provide energy efficiency way beyond any of their predecessors,” concludes Jernberg. b

Volvo L25 Electric Runtime

Up to 8 hours

Off-board fast charging

80% recharge in 2 hours

On-board 230 VAC charger

12-hour recharge

Weight

4,9 t

Tipping load

3,35 t full-turn tipping load

Bucket size

0,9 m³ standard bucket

Fork

2 t payload fork

Breakout force

49 kN 2,5 m

Dump height

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