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The ever-expanding Wacker Neuson zero emissions range of environmentally friendly products has a new addition. The nifty EZ17e performs and handles like a diesel-powered excavator but it extremely ergonomic and environmentally friendly.
The electric, zero tail EZ17e mini excavator will be made available to Hamilton Ross Group customers from 2019 and is the latest addition to a range of eco friendly products including battery powered rammers, dual power excavator, electric wheel loaders, electric track dumper and battery powered vibratory plate.
The EZ17e can run entirely on its battery but it can also be operated while connected to the mains- and even charged while in operation, thanks to its smart charging management system. This makes the excavator ideal for environments where emissions and noise must be kept to a minimum, such as in urban areas or for indoor work on sites close to schools and hospitals.
As a zero-tail model with zero overhang, operators don’t have to worry about damaging the machine when working in confined spaces. As the excavator never extends beyond the undercarriage, the EZ17e is ideal for tunnel construction, demolition and redevelopment work in confined spaces or for restoration work inside buildings. These are the precise environments in which contractors require powerful, compact machines that can be operated without producing any emissions.
“Wacker Neuson have been manufacturing innovative, practical and cost-efficient light and compact equipment for 170 years. We’ve channelled our many years of experience and expertise in zero emissions products into our first mini excavator with battery and electric drive technology. Our development work always focuses on usability and customer value, which is why we make no compromises when it comes to performance, with power ratings matching those of our diesel-powered model,” explains Martin Lehner, CEO of Wacker Neuson SE.
All hydraulic functions in the EZ17e are as powerful as those of the conventional model. The battery is integrated in the existing engine component. The EZ17e weighs almost exactly the same as the diesel version and can therefore be easily transported onto a trailer.
Powered by the latest lithium-ion technology, which Wacker Neuson has been using and continuously developing for many years now, the EZ17e boasts long battery life allowing the fully electronic excavator to be operated for a full working day! In addition, the battery can be charged overnight from a domestic socket (110-230 V), or in just four hours using a high voltage current.
It seems there is nothing the new EZ17e can’t do and with zero emissions at the forefront of Wacker’s design, it certainly is the future!
Find out more about the Wacker Neuson Zero Emissions range by calling your local depot today.
