With an operating weight just shy of 50,000 lbs., the newly introduced HEVI H65L is the largest battery electric wheel loader available on the North American market today.
The new HEVI H65L has a rated payload capacity of over 14,300 lbs., a bucket capacity of 5.5 cubic yards, and a burst capacity of over 47,000 pounds. That compares favorably with Volvo CE's new L120 Electric (itself, with a curb weight starting at 41,887 lbs.) and other similar-sized electrics from China.
“This marks another major achievement for us, as we introduce North America's largest electric wheel loader,” explained Raymond Wang, CEO of the HEVI equipment brand. “The purpose-built H65L meets customer needs with extended functionality, fast charging, and advanced display technology.”
More data, faster charging
That “edge” display provides the operator with real-time information about the H65L's operating status, including battery levels, pressure readings, and more.
On the “range” side of the equation, HEVI says the H65L's 423 kWh battery pack is good for up to nine hours of continuous operation – enough for two shifts before it's plugged into the J1772/CCS connector. About 2.5 hours of DC fast charging at 120 kW is enough to charge batteries from 10 to 80% by my calculations (HEVI claims 0-100% in four hours). Nighttime AC charging is also available, but the real win here (I think) is the noise reduction compared to the diesel.
HEVI says operators in the climate-controlled cab of the new electric wheel loader will experience noise levels below 75 decibels under full load, similar to a vacuum cleaner or dishwasher running. The sound level when standing 15 feet from the HEVI loader is 67 decibels (about as loud as a conversation in a restaurant, or just 1/8 of the noise levels found in a typical construction site).
“Building on our legacy of zero-emission, all-electric industrial vehicles, the game-changing H65L delivers high performance while providing zero emissions, reduced operating and maintenance costs, low noise levels, and improved operator comfort,” continued Wang . “Taken together, this is a significant addition to our rapidly growing electric vehicle portfolio that strengthens our competitive position and, we believe, will help us build shareholder value.”
Electrek's Take
HEVI is one of the few construction equipment companies that has an all-electric range, and they plan to roll it out through a growing network of national equipment dealers – a move that, I think, will help them stand up to trying companies. D2C method.
That said, one of the biggest obstacles to the electrification of wider fleets remains the availability of electrified goods. A fleet like PITT Ohio that wants to order electric Volvo Trucks may have to wait eighteen months or more, while a comparable diesel order can take six months to fill. That's the case on the equipment side, and HEVI's success or failure may ultimately depend on whether it can get its products into customers' hands quickly enough.
SOURCE | PHOTOS: HEVI, via PR Newswire.
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