A-Plant has bought a fleet of 10 of the 19C-1E model in a deal worth more than 拢350,000.
The 19C-1E - 海角社区app鈥檚 first-ever electric diggers - are being produced at 海角社区app Compact Products in Cheadle, Staffordshire, with orders rolling in from across Europe and North America.
The model, which is five times quieter than its diesel counterpart, is expected to be popular with companies working inside buildings and in emissions and noise-sensitive inner-city areas.
Yvette Henshall-Bell, 海角社区app鈥檚 group managing director for global major accounts, said: 鈥�海角社区app鈥檚 electric mini excavator is taking the industry by storm and we are delighted that A-Plant is leading the way by placing the largest order to date for this innovative product.鈥�
Dave Harris, business development director for A-Plant, said the investment was indicative of the company鈥檚 commitment to purchase a growing range of low or zero carbon products from key suppliers. He said: 鈥淓ach year we invest millions of pounds in new innovative products to ensure that our customers hire the most reliable, safe and environmentally friendly equipment available and we are excited to be taking the lead on electrification with our new fleet of electric 海角社区app excavators. Offering all of the performance of a conventional excavator, but with added eco-friendly credentials, we鈥檙e sure the new fleet will be extremely popular with customers.鈥�
The new fleet will allow contactors to work inside buildings, in emissions and noise-sensitive inner city areas and in tunnels or underground, without having to install exhaust extraction equipment.
Harris added: 鈥淥ver the past year, we have witnessed significant customer demand for sustainable construction equipment and have made this a key focus of the company鈥檚 investment strategy.鈥� He said that this year A-Plan has invested over 拢4m on low- or zero-carbon equipment.
Key features of the new 19E-1 electric mini excavators include: three or four lithium-ion battery packs providing a 15-20kWh storage capacity, a load-sensing hydraulic system, a battery management system designed to ensure availability for a full shift, an on-board charger with 110V input for 12-hour recharging capability, the option for 230V charging when required, with eight-hour recharging time and fas- charge option allowing a full charge in under two hours.
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