VOLVO Construction Equipment has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric as part of the company’s sustainability drive.
Developed with partners Parker Hannifin and converted by Volvo Group’s own CE Engineering Solutions, the 20-ton L120H Electric Conversion will be commercially available for selected customers in Europe this year.
Volvo explained that using the conventional machine as the base, which will still be offered to customers, the electric conversion model will deliver the ‘same performance’ emission-free.
This latest collaboration follows Volvo CE’s investment in Dutch manufacturer Limach to broaden the company’s electric excavator portfolio.
Carl Slotte, head of sales region Europe at Volvo CE, said, “There is no time to wait – we need to deliver solutions that allow our customers to achieve their decarbonisation goals. Change starts here. Our commitment to partnership allows us to take a leading position in transforming our industry, with electric solutions that are built to fulfil market demand and tailored to suit the changing needs of our customers.
“Working together, we are scaling up our portfolio of electric machines, extending the versatility of our range and transforming our industry towards a carbon neutral future.”
The L120H Electric Conversion is powered by 240 kWh batteries and provides a runtime of approximately five hours in most medium duty applications. It is estimated to charge from 0-100% in 1.5-2 hours.
Standard features include Comfort Drive Control, Load Assist with On-Board Weighing plus radar detection with Volvo’s new Collision Mitigation System.
Depending on market demand, Volvo revealed it brings the possibility to convert existing customers’ L120H wheel loaders to electric in the future.
