U.S. contractors can now pre-order any of Volvo Construction Equipment’s newest electric machines: the L20 Electric compact wheel loader and the EC18 and ECR18 Electric compact excavators.
The machines join the L25 Electric compact wheel loader and ECR25 Electric compact excavator — which are being delivered to North American customers in the coming weeks — in the Volvo electric machine lineup. Deliveries of the three newest models will begin in 2023, Volvo said in its announcement at the ACT Expo.
Smaller than the L25, the 9,921-pound L20 Electric compact wheel loader features a 1.8-ton payload, a parallel-type linkage (Z-bar linkage optional), a maximum dump height of 8 feet 2 inches and 100% parallel movements.
The company offers two battery pack choices: 33kWh or 40kWh. Users can expect up to six hours of active work per charge depending on the application. Volvo says the use of electric components reduces machine maintenance by 30%.
The loader delivers significant reductions in noise, vibration and heat, as well as no exhaust fumes, the company says. Additional features include an automatic park brake with hill-hold functionality and a range of customizable work modes.
The 1.8-ton EC18 and short-swing ECR18 Electric compact excavators deliver four hours of active work per charge (depending on the environment and task).
Both machines feature 2,900 pounds of breakout force and a maximum digging depth of 7 feet 4 inches for the short arm configuration, or 8 feet for the long arm. The ECR18’s ultra-short tail radius is ideal for confined spaces.
