DEVELON has announced the launch of an updated electric-powered mini-excavator.
The DX20ZE-7 is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by the firm. The two-tonne digger is said to combine low-noise and zero emissions with the features and performance enhancements found on the next-generation DX-7 Series family.
“The DX20ZE-7 is designed to meet a growing demand for electric machines,” explained Stephane Dieu, excavators product manager for Europe at Develon. “As compact equipment, such as mini-excavators, has a higher tendency to work in cities and residential areas, where it has proximity to other workers, it has a great advantage over the diesel counterpart due to less noise and no emissions.”
Retractable tracks allow the new excavator to pass through narrow passages and entrances/exits, making it ‘ideal’ for working in confined spaces or indoor applications. Once the excavator reaches the work area, the operator can expand the tracks for better stability and lifting capacity.
The DX20ZE-7 is powered by an in-house-developed 20.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with Develon adding that all the electrical system and components are optimised for work in harsh environments. A quick-charger system restores 80% of the battery power after only one hour and 20 minutes of charging, while the on-board charger restores the maximum charge after eight hours.
Telematics is standard on the mini-excavator, meaning operators and dealers can remotely monitor their machine’s health, location and productivity from an app or website.
