Lovett Excavating purchased two Case 580EV battery-electric backhoe loaders and has had them on the job for nearly a year.
President Steve Lovett talked with Construction Equipment senior editor Frank Raczon about how he made the purchases, the units' power, and where he feels they have an edge on diesel models.
What are some job site charging options for electric equipment?
Lovett also talks about how much work he gets out of a single charge, and what he'd like to see the OEM improve on.
About the Author
Frank RaczonFrank Raczon
Frank Raczon has influenced and covered the equipment industry for 35 years, including 15 years as senior editor of Construction Equipment, and marketing, advertising, and public relations work for the industry's top manufacturers. He authored "Caterpillar: Modern Earthmoving Marvels" (Motorbooks, 2015), and has won numerous awards in his career, highlighted by nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the Business Marketing Association, and BtoB magazine. Raczon has also won awards from publishing peer groups such as ASBPE and TABPI.
