Machinery Trader Electric Equipment Blog Archive

    New Holland Wins Good Design Award For Advanced Electric Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: January 16, 2025
    New Holland’s full-electric, special-edition W40X Electric Power wheel loader takes the prize in one of the world’s leading design awards. ...
    Volvo CE Debuts New L120 Electric Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 19, 2024
    Volvo CE recently introduced the new L120 Electric wheel loader with a 6-tonne lifting capacity, 230 kilowatts of power, and up to nine hours of runtime. ...
    JLG ES4046 Electric Slab Scissor Lift Reaches 12 Metres High, 8.7 Metres Indoors
    Posted On: May 17, 2024
    JLG’s ES4046 electric scissor lift has the highest lift in the all-electric ES Series, with fewer hydraulic hoses and fittings and about 40% more duty cycles. ...
    Atlas Copco Goes Hybrid With Its HiLight BI+4 Light Tower
    Posted On: January 8, 2024
    Atlas Copco’s HiLight BI+ 4 hybrid-powered SMD LED light tower can operate using mains electricity, its lithium-ion batteries, its Stage V diesel engine, or a hybrid setting using the latter two. ...
    Mecalac Adds eS1000 Swing Loader To 100% Electric Range
    Posted On: January 3, 2024
    The new eS1000 Swing Loader from Mecalac is a battery-electric machine that’s well-suited for indoor work and can work an entire 8-hour shift on a single charge. ...
    Wacker Neuson Releases TH412e In U.S., First Electric Telehandler In Zero-Emissions Series
    Posted On: November 8, 2023
    Wacker Neuson recently announced its first electric telehandler, the TH412e which comes in two power options and an uninterrupted runtime up to 5 hours. ...
    Wacker Neuson Introduces New, More Powerful Electric WL28e Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 7, 2023
    Wacker Neuson recently released the new WL28e electric wheel loader, which offers multiple cab and battery size options and can operate in almost any location. ...
    Bobcat Previews Innovations & Equipment It Will Highlight At The Utility Expo 2023
    Posted On: September 8, 2023
    Bobcat will show a lot of products at The Utility Expo 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, in the U.S. later this month; show attendees will be invited to demo some of the machines and technologies on the manufacturer’s stand. ...
    Skyjack Replaces Hydraulic Drive With AC Electric Drive Motors In New E-Drive DC Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: September 5, 2023
    “A longer run time per charge and fewer lifetime charge cycles mean our customers will find they spend less on batteries over the life of the machine and that is just one of many benefits,” says Skyjack’s Corey Connolly. ...
    Dynapac: SD1800W e Offers Sustainable Future With Electric Paving
    Posted On: August 18, 2023
    Equip yourself with the best-in-class electric city paver and enjoy jobsite confidence, high productivity, maximum uptime, low cost of ownership, high quality results, and environment/sustainability—all at once. ...
    Komatsu’s PC210LCE Electric Excavator Cuts Carbon & Operating Costs
    Posted On: April 10, 2023
    The excavator is part of Komatsu’s goal of cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieving complete carbon neutrality by 2050. ...
    Shred Station Cuts Emissions With JCB Electric Forklifts
    Posted On: January 31, 2023
    The firm, which shreds over 55,000 tonnes of paper each year, recently switched out six diesel-powered JCB Teletruks with new electric models, which the company estimates will save approximately 62,000 litres of diesel annually. ...
    JLG Introduces E18MCL & E18MLL Electric Vertical Mast Lifts With Stock Picker Option
    Posted On: December 7, 2022
    Both lifts have a single-occupant platform with a standard capacity of up to 204 kilograms, which is 22% more than competing models according to the manufacturer. ...
    Wacker Neuson Products Enable Emission-Free Construction Site In Barcelona
    Posted On: November 21, 2022
    With the help of battery-electric machines from Wacker Neuson, Spanish contractor Sorigué installed new water pipelines in the middle of Barcelona with zero direct exhaust emissions. ...
    New Hyster S2.0SD Stacker Truck Offers Efficiency, Increased Productivity
    Posted On: November 17, 2022
    The manufacturer’s newest pallet truck can move loads of up to 2 tonnes, including double-stacked and open-sided pallet loads. ...
    New Holland Unveils Fully Electric E15X Mini Excavator, E12D To E65D Range With 2-Piece Booms
    Posted On: November 11, 2022
    The new lineup stems from New Holland’s acquisition of Italian manufacturer Sampierana S.p.A., known for its mini and midi excavators, as well as for special undercarriages. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio With 4 Battery Electric Machines
    Posted On: October 6, 2022
    Four battery electric Caterpillar machines will be on display at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. ...
    Yanmar Commits To Electric Future At Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 25, 2022
    With a global reputation for pioneering the industry’s most fuel efficient and sustainable engine technologies, Yanmar Compact Equipment will announce its commitment to electrification at this year’s Bauma exhibition. ...
    Caterpillar Bringing More Than 70 Machines & Attachments To Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 18, 2022
    The big construction and mining equipment show is set to take place in Munich, Germany, from 24th to 30th October. ...
    MCM Construction Invests In Electric Equipment From JCB
    Posted On: July 12, 2022
    The Isle of Wright-based company added a JCB 19C-1E mini excavator, a 1TE site dumper, and a 525-60E Loadall, and will use the electric fleet on school, hospital, and prison projects on the island. ...
    CLARK Debuts TWLi20 3-Wheel Lithium-Ion-Powered Forklift
    Posted On: February 25, 2022
    “The TWLi20 adds another great product to our lineup of electric trucks, and it gives certified operators an easy-to-operate solution, regardless of their experience level,” says CLARK President and CEO Dennis Lawrence. ...
    Caterpillar Says Upcoming Electric Drive D11 XE Dozer Will Deliver Lowest-Cost BCM Of Material Moved
    Posted On: November 23, 2021
    Previewed at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas in September, the new Caterpillar D11 XE dozer combines more than 20 years of Cat electric drive experience and field data. ...
    New Liebherr T 284 Trucks Give First Quantum Minerals Limited The World’s Largest Ultra-Class Truck Fleet On Trolley
    Posted On: September 23, 2021
    Trolley Assist uses a rugged pantograph to contact overhead trolley power lines and substitutes electrical power for diesel power. ...
    Snorkel Expands Lithium-Ion Battery-Powered Lineup With 5 New Rough-Terrain Scissor Lifts
    Posted On: July 16, 2021
    Snorkel’s newest rough-terrain scissor lifts are lithium-ion battery-powered models designed for challenging outdoor conditions as well as quiet indoor environments. ...
    Komatsu Unveils Fully Electric, Remote-Controlled Mini-Excavator Concept
    Posted On: July 13, 2021
    The mini excavator concept emits no exhaust fumes, noise, or heat, the manufacturer says, so it can work indoors as well as out. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites
    Posted 23/03/2026
    This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    Manheim Industrial Auctioning A Ton Of Quality Mining & Civil Gear In WA
    Posted 18/11/2025
    Manheim Industrial is running a week-long Surplus Earthmoving Civil & Mining auction out of Western Australia commencing November 19, with yellow gear, trucks, utes, buses, and more up for grabs. ...
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    Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities
    Posted 13/11/2025
    Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...
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    Manheim Australia Auctioning More Than 30 Retired Fire Trucks As Another Scorching Summer Approaches
    Posted 1/10/2025
    Manheim Industrial Australia is gearing up to sell a number of retired ex-government fire trucks and associated firefighting equipment commencing on October 8. ...
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    EHS—Same Team, Same Service, New Look
    Posted 8/09/2025
    EHS is proud to share the next chapter in its journey: a fresh new brand that reflects where they've come from and where they're headed. ...
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    Caterpillar Announces 140 LVR Motor Grader With Next-Generation Features
    Posted 5/09/2025
    Caterpillar’s new 140 LVR motor grader, launching in early 2026, has next-generation features and options such as a new cab, an adjustable seat, 3D grading support, large windows, grouped service points, surround cameras, and more. ...
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