Bobcat showed its electric CTL and compact excavators at a series of test drive and live demonstration events near Los Angeles in Granada Hills and in Stockton. The company highlighted its T7X all-electric compact track loader and its two electric compact excavators, the E32e and E10e.
The E32e is a new entry in Bobcat's electric lineup, with an operating weight of 7,861 pounds and 7,284 lb.-ft. of bucket digging force.
Bobcat E32e electric excavator specs
- Operating weight: 7,861 lb.
- Ground pressure: 5.0 psi
- Battery: Lithium ion
- Gross battery capacity: 44.5 kWh
- Estimated run time: 4 hours
- Digging force, arm: 4,689 lb.-ft.
- Digging force, bucket: 7,284 lb.-ft.
Attending the events were Sunbelt Rentals, Bobcat dealers, construction contractors, and various public organizations. Attendees had the opportunity to test drive the machines and participate in live demonstrations.
Sunbelt Rentals, with more than 1,050 locations across North America, is the first company to invest in a large fleet of T7X loaders, as well as electric compact excavators, according to Bobcat. These pieces of equipment are scheduled to be delivered and available for rent by Sunbelt Rental customers in California and at other U.S. locations starting in July.
“We are thrilled to showcase these machines and demonstrate how off-road construction equipment is the next frontier in electric vehicles,” said Joel Honeyman, VP of global innovation at Bobcat, in a prepared statement. “They are designed to deliver a smaller carbon foot-print and a quieter jobsite experience but can also outperform their diesel machine counterparts. These machines offer zero-emissions and clean solutions that meet today’s growing regulations, as well as the high standards of government and construction customers in a variety of applications.”
Source: Bobcat
