Lovett Excavating Rates its Electric Backhoes

Company president Steve Lovett explains how he thinks they beat diesel.
Nov. 30, 2025

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 Raczon

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.

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