Why is Electric Loader Better?

As the rise of new energy continues, the electrification of engineering machinery and equipment is flourishing. In this era of constant change, electric loaders have attracted considerable attention as one of its members, with an increasing number of enterprises opting for them. But you may wonder, what are the advantages of electric loaders compared to traditional fuel-powered loaders? Today, the LTMG team will comprehensively analyze this from a professional perspective.

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1. Investment Cost

Let's start with the purchasing cost, which is of utmost concern to everyone. The price of electric loaders is usually 2-3 times higher than that of fuel-powered loaders, which is undeniable. However, their biggest advantage lies in using electricity instead of fuel. Taking a 5-ton loader as an example, a fuel-powered loader consumes an average of 15 liters of fuel per hour, while an electric loader of the same tonnage only requires 45 kWh of electricity under the same working conditions. In long-term operation, electric loaders can save a considerable amount of energy costs. The fuel savings over a year and a half are enough to purchase a diesel-powered loader of the same tonnage. Additionally, electric loaders have a simple structure, eliminating the need for traditional diesel engines, and thus do not require the replacement of parts such as engine oil and filters, resulting in significantly reduced maintenance costs. Therefore, in the long run, electric loaders have a competitive advantage in total ownership costs, with a relatively short investment payback period.

2. Performance and Utilization

In terms of performance, electric loaders utilize electric motors, making them more responsive and suitable for complex working conditions compared to fuel-powered loaders, such as steel mills, coal plants, tunnels, ports, and other scenarios. Moreover, the output characteristics of electric motors enable them to perform excellently at low speeds and high torque, thereby enhancing work efficiency and productivity. Furthermore, electric loaders are usually equipped with advanced intelligent systems and LCD screens that display real-time motor response, gear position, fault information, etc.

3. Green Environmental Protection

From an environmental perspective, electric loaders do not have the exhaust emission issues of traditional fuel-powered loaders, achieving true zero pollution and zero emissions, which align with the requirements of governments worldwide for energy conservation and emission reduction. Furthermore, without the roar of diesel engines, electric loaders effectively reduce noise pollution at construction sites, providing a more comfortable working environment for operators.

4. Challenges and Development

Although electric loaders have made great achievements in terms of endurance, they still face some challenges. A typical 5-ton electric loader on the market is usually equipped with a 282 kWh large-capacity battery pack, which can ensure 6-8 hours of continuous operation and can be fully charged in 1 hour with dual-gun fast charging functionality. However, if your working scenario requires longer continuous operation, opting for a loader with a larger battery capacity or choosing a fuel-powered loader might be more suitable.

In conclusion, electric loaders possess significant advantages in terms of purchasing cost, ownership cost, performance, and environmental protection, and they represent the trend of future development in engineering machinery and equipment. We hope that through this article, you can gain a deeper understanding of the advantages and characteristics of electric loaders. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to contact us.

The LTMG 5-ton electric loader, integrating high efficiency, low cost, and green environmental protection, is equipped with three motors and a continuously variable transmission. Its energy-saving design not only reduces operating costs but also contributes to creating a cleaner and more environmentally friendly environment. It not only embodies the LTMG brand's steadfast pursuit of sustainable development and technological innovation but also serves as an ideal partner for achieving both economic and environmental benefits.

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Leach & Co. is a privately owned waste management and contracting company. It operates Wellington’s Southern Landfill for Wellington City Council.

The company’s biggest energy source and emissions factor is diesel. To align with the council’s sustainability goals, reducing diesel use from their off-road equipment was a clear target.

In , the company bought its first electric off-road vehicle – a 20-tonne loader. A year on, the team couldn’t be happier with its performance. With the introduction of the new electric loader, the business has cut around 25,000 litres of diesel per year from its operations.

This case study covers how they did it, how their costs stack up, and what they’ve learned along the way.

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Exceeding performance expectations

More power

Leach & Co. found that the new XC968EV exceeded its performance expectations and is significantly more powerful, faster and more responsive than their old diesel equivalent.

CEO Eric Souchon said that due to the new loader’s high responsiveness and speed the company ended up reducing its performance settings to help the drivers adjust to operating it.

Improved driver comfort

Leach & Co.’s drivers were impressed by the reduction in noise and vibrations from the operation of the vehicle compared to their old diesel model.

This comfort, paired with the greater responsiveness, means that the drivers are more productive during their shifts, and less fatigued at the end of the day.

Upgrades and maintenance

Given the significantly quieter operation of the electric loader, the company added reversing alerts and additional cameras for safety.

They have also changed the tyres to solid rubber to reduce the high risk of punctures in a landfill environment, and have upgraded the air-conditioning filtration system to better filter out landfill contaminants.

When considering an electric loader, Leach & Co. initially had concern around availability of skilled workers to service electric off-road equipment in the area, but had no issue finding accredited suppliers to smooth out some initial teething issues.

Maintenance costs have also proved to be cheaper – servicing takes just one and half hours compared to half a day for the previous diesel machine.

Lessons on charging

Understand your electricity supply before investing

With a depot just 1km away from the main landfill site, setting up access to a charger and power supply was relatively easy for Leach & Co. For more remote sites, access to adequate electricity infrastructure can pose a significant challenge.

Nevertheless, Leach & Co. had to carefully consider the site’s electricity capacity to ensure sufficient supply was available. They opted to install a 90kW charger, which is the most the site could take without extra electricity supply capacity.

Leach & Co. recommends talking to your electricity supplier early in the process and allowing sufficient time for charger installation in your project plan.

Consider charging time and impact on operation

Leach & Co. had to consider the practicalities around charging times to ensure maximum productivity. The 90kW charger can fully charge the loader in 4 hours, to last a full 8-hour shift. The charger is fast enough to give a substantial top-up charge during drivers’ breaks if needed.

The charger has two charge points, and sufficient capacity to fully charge two machines overnight, which gives Leach & Co. scope to expand their electric fleet.

Over time, the team has developed techniques to use the loader more efficiently. Their policy is to run the battery down to a minimum of 30% before recharging – which helps to prolong the battery life.

Building on success

Leach & Co. is considering further electrification options. Following the results of the XC968EV, Leach & Co. is now looking to get a second electric machine (a 10-tonne, battery-electric loader) at the end of this year.

With the charger already installed with capacity to charge two machines, no additional capital is required to charge the new machine, helping to make the total cost of ownership more favourable for future electrification of the company’s fleet.

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