The electrification of the industrial job site continues with news that the primary Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader has been delivered to a customer in Australia!
The first Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader in Australia was delivered to Allworks WA Pty Ltd, and the corporate’s own Melker Jernberg, Head of Volvo Construction Equipment, was on-hand to deliver the the machine to Allworks, along with the brand’s dealer, CJD Equipment.
“We are proud to demonstrate that sustainable solutions are not just a promise for tomorrow, but a real innovation for today,” said Bertrand Collette, Head of Market Area Oceania at Volvo CE. “Having already proved their strength in other global regions, these reliable electric solutions are set to ensure customers in Australia can deliver on their decarbonization ambitions without any impact on productivity.”
The company took to LinkedIn to announce the news, and posted these images (below) showing the L25 meeting its recent owners for the primary time.
Volvo CE says its L25 Electric wheel loader “combines the proven Volvo compact wheel loader platform with battery power.” Unlike machines just like the Cat 301.9 shown at CES that use an electrical motor to power each its drive and traditional hydraulic oils, the Volvo L25 Electric uses two, a 29.5 hp electric drive motor and a smaller, 18.7 hp unit to push the oil. The result’s more consistent, predictable performance while multitasking.
The L25 Electric also offers charging functionality beyond the scope of many equipment offerings, which “top out” at L2 charging. Volvo CE offers full CCS DCFC support, similar to Volvo Cars, enabling grid-supported jobsites with appropriate infrastructure to repower during lunch breaks and between shifts and keep the dirt moving all day.
And, for those who’re not on a grid-supported job site, Volvo is working on solutions for that, too, together with Rolls-Royce. You can check that out here, and explore the L25 Electric’s full specs, below.
Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader specs
| Electric motor driveline (net) | 29.5 hp |
| Electric motor working hydraulics (net) | 18.77 hp |
| Standard bucket capability | 1.17 yd³ |
| Kinematics with attachment bracket design | Z |
| Tipping load (ISO/DIS 14397-1) | 7,385 lbs |
| …at full turn | 38 degree |
| Breakout force | 12,252 lbf |
| Hydraulic lifting capability, max | 12,364 lbf |
| Fork payload 80% | 4,409 lbs |
| Max. dump height | 0″ ft in |
| Operating weight | 10,802 – 11,618 lbs |
| Maximum travel speed – Standard | 12 mph |
| Battery voltage | 48 V |
| Battery capability | 40 kWh |
| On board charging time 400 VAC 16A | ~6 |
| Off board charging time 400 VAC 32A | ~2 |
| Indicative runtime (depending on application) | Up to 8 hours |
Electrek’s Take
As the electrical equipment market evolves, the winners will likely be the manufacturers who deliver one among two things: either bulletproof, seamless operation, or modular construction and simple accessibility for fast, on-the-fly repairs as needed. Moog and ZQuip are taking the modular route, while Volvo seems to be going for the seamless option, delivering vehicles that supply charging experiences familiar to anyone who’s experienced a road-going EV.
Time will tell which approach will eventually win out.
Credit : electrek.co
