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.
Raczon’s writing career spans nearly 25 years, including magazine publishing and public relations work with some of the industry’s major equipment manufacturers. He has won numerous awards in his career, including nods from the Construction Writers Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, and BtoB magazine. He is responsible for the magazine's Buying Files.