In 2023, the new energy excavator market will usher in an explosive period driven by technological innovation and environmental regulations. From breakthroughs in battery technology to optimization of system integration, they all reflect the industry's persistence and pursuit of green construction concepts.
This year, major domestic and foreign manufacturers continued to make innovations and launched diversified electric excavator 名媛直播 for different engineering needs, covering various energy replenishment routes such as pure electric, towing power, battery swapping, and hydrogen fuel, showing the company's outstanding performance. Confidence and strength to compete on the new energy track, as well as huge market potential. This article will take stock of the latest developments in certain representative mainstream electric excavator 名媛直播 in the past year, and provide you with a perspective on the development highlights of the new energy excavator industry in 2023.
Note: The inventory is sorted in chronological order, and only 名媛直播 released or offline from January to December 2023 (some companies have multiple new 名媛直播, this article only selects some representative 名媛直播), and other 名媛直播 are not within the scope of this inventory.
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Komatsu and Honda jointly develop battery-swapping electric mini excavator
In March 2023, Komatsu demonstrated the electric mini excavator PC05E-1 jointly developed with Honda Giken Industry Co., Ltd. in Japan. The power source of this machine is Honda Mobile Power Pack e (replaceable battery) and electric power unit (egX). When the battery is insufficient, you can continue to work by replacing the battery without wasting time on charging. In addition, the battery is arranged in the center of the body under the driver's seat, achieving the same stability and compactness as a fuel vehicle.
John Deere launches 145X-Tier prototype of mid-size electric excavator
In March 2023, John Deere released its new 145 X-Tier electric excavator model at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, USA. The machine is powered by immersion-cooled Kreisel electric batteries, which reduces moving parts, noise and emissions. John Deere said it expects it to be available in the next few years.
Volvo Penta and Gradall collaborate on electric excavator concept
In March 2023, Volvo Penta and Gradall, North America's leading telescopic boom excavator manufacturer, demonstrated the joint development of an electrified version of the XL 4100 multi-purpose fast wheeled excavator at the CONEXPO exhibition. The machine is fully powered by two Volvo Penta batteries and can be installed in the existing engine bay. A hydraulic system powered by a Volvo Penta electric motor power take-off (EM PTO) allows the machine to drive itself on battery power. The system will provide 94kW·h of energy and can be fully charged in 45 minutes using a 150kW charger.
Komatsu launches demonstration test of hydrogen fuel cell medium-sized hydraulic excavator concept vehicle
In May 2023, Komatsu launched a demonstration experiment (PoC) of a medium-sized hydraulic excavator concept vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The concept car series that has started the demonstration test this time is based on Komatsu's medium-sized hydraulic excavator. It is developed by using a hydrogen fuel cell system and hydrogen storage tank manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation, as well as core components and total control technology independently developed by Komatsu. , while achieving "zero emissions" and significantly reducing noise and vibration, it has the same powerful excavation performance and high operability as the fuel model.
Volvo Construction Equipment EC500 plug-in electric excavator lands in China
In June 2023, the new Volvo EC500 plug-in electric excavator officially rolled off the production line at Volvo Construction Equipment's Shanghai factory. As the company's first plug-in electric excavator, its plug-in design allows it to continuously engage in repetitive operations such as loading, turning, and dumping without having to stop for charging or refueling. Under ideal conditions, it can increase power efficiency by up to 99%, significantly reducing energy costs by 50% compared with traditional diesel-powered models.
SANY's first SY1650E electric towed super large excavator
In July 2023, SANY's first 165-ton towed super-large excavator SY1650E was successfully delivered to a customer in Fujian, filling the gap between 125t and 200t. The machine adopts 6000V high-voltage electric drive, 630kW motor, Sany customized fully electronically controlled hydraulic system, multi-pump multi-circuit, double rotation, reinforced 317-pitch four-wheel belt, standard configuration of 10m³, optional 12m³ bucket. The use cost is reduced by more than 50%, saving 3 million yuan+ per year.
Sunward Intelligent's smallest pure electric hydraulic excavator successfully rolled off the production line
In September 2023, the SWE10FED, the smallest pure electric hydraulic excavator in China independently developed by Sunward Intelligent, successfully rolled off the production line. The equipment is equipped with a customized lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a battery life of up to 4 to 6 hours, meeting the requirements of continuous operation; a new electronically controlled intelligent speed control mode, faster response, high efficiency and energy saving; it supports two modes of fast and slow charging. It can be recharged using household power supplies, realizing the convenience of charging at any time in different usage scenarios.
Taizhong Group launches China's first hydrogen energy excavator
In September 2023, Taizhong exhibited its first independently developed hydrogen excavator TZ240EH at BICES 2023. It was the first time that hydrogen fuel cell technology was applied to excavator 名媛直播 in China. This product is equipped with an 80kW fuel cell and a hydrogen bottle with a capacity of 770L. It only takes 3 to 5 minutes to complete hydrogenation, and can meet 5 to 6 hours of continuous operation. It saves 90% of downtime compared to pure electric models and truly achieves zero emissions.
Yanmar unveils prototype of next-generation electric excavator that can work on the moon
In November 2023, Yanmar debuted an electric excavator prototype with "advanced force control technology" in Japan, which can perform tasks at disaster sites and even in harsh environments such as the moon. The cabless prototype is based on the Yanmar Vi025 mini excavator design. The prototype has successfully implemented force control functions and is also equipped with an articulated motor that expands its range of motion through electrification and can perform high-altitude operations such as ceiling work.
In the past year, with the global common commitment to environmental protection and the leap-forward progress of electric technology, the electric excavator models launched by various brands have leapt to a new level in terms of performance, reliability and user convenience. .
Although the current market is still in the process of maturing, the widespread adoption of new energy excavators has become an irreversible trend in industry development. Looking to the future, we have reason to believe that with the advancement of science and technology and the promotion of relevant policies, new energy excavators will inject more vitality into the global construction industry, and will also contribute a lot to realizing the global vision of sustainable development. .
