Depending on the application, the 80kW electric drive motor of the Case 580EV can run for up to eight hours on a 400-volt, 71kWh lithium-ion battery.
When operating the vehicle in hot or cold weather, cooling circuits in the battery platform’s thermal management system assist in controlling the temperature. It is perfect for work in city centers or nocturnal building projects because it produces no emissions and less noise.
580SN operators should be able to use the 580EV with ease. It lacks the combustion engine with 97 horsepower, but it still possesses the same breakout forces, dimensional loading, and digging properties. For increased accuracy and convenience of usage, there are furthermore electro-hydraulic controls, PowerLift/PowerBoost, and ProControl swing dampening.
Using two different electric motors for the PowerDrive transmission and the hydraulic pumps that supply the loader, backhoe, and steering system results in better loading performance and less energy usage.
Because electrification provides fast torque response and peak torque at any RPM, operators may now meet load demands without waiting for a diesel engine to ramp up.
Higher ROI is One Benefit of Fully Electric Machinery
According to Case, its all-electric vehicles have power and performance on par with or better than diesel counterparts, and they have several benefits over internal combustion engine vehicles.
A higher return on investment might persuade businesses to electrify, claims Electrek. According to Case, businesses could save up to 90% on servicing costs and downtime if they would not have to maintain internal combustion engines. These are aspects that should be taken into account when determining ownership costs.
The particularly built EV’s beneficial advantages, according to Brad Stemper, product management lead for Case North America, would positively alter teams’ perspectives when it comes to selecting EV equipment.”
The Third All-Electric Device in Case
By the end of the year, Case will have five machines in its lineup, the third of which is completely electric. Case has already introduced the CX15EV electric mini excavator and the SL22EV small articulated loader. The CX25EV 2.5 metric ton mini excavator and the CL36EV 3.6 metric ton compact wheel loader with a 23kWh lithium-ion battery will be available soon.
There is no shortage of construction, and Case is not the only company moving toward electrification. Across the sector, electrification and automation are becoming more commonplace while still a ways off from widespread use. Caterpillar is apparently developing an electric version of its 950 GC wheel loader.
