Gone Electric

The Battery powered Wacker Neuson EZ 17e is a wonder. Diggers and Engines, for us all, are umbilically connected, we don’t think of one without the other. When a new Excavator Model comes out, the first questions that we ask and the first questions that we are asked are “ What engine is it using? , what’s the Horsepower? Add Blue or DPF?, Is it throttle run or an engine management system? Then, (if at all) the digging depth, the Dumping height, the width and all the rest, Then, when they get behind the joysticks, the judgement starts. So when Wacker Neuson decide to remove the engine, something big has changed, and we have to change too. Why would they do it? It’s better, for lots of reasons, it’s not as good for some more. The Battery Power hasn’t replaced Diesel, and probably won’t for a while if ever, but for some applications, it is better, for some situations it’s a gamechanger. The main questions, how long will it work for on a charge? The real answer, a whole day on a battery charge, Is it as powerful? yes, it is. How can you charge it? 110, 240, 3 phase. Can it charge and work? Yes it can. So, it’s a new tool that we can use and is well worth a look. If you just need one 2t machine it’s probably not for you, but for some fleet operators, it will open doors, increase your rates and bring the possibility of new business your way. For some, a shovel is still the best way to dig a hole, Wacker Neuson don’t think like that, they keep innovating, that’s why Wacker Neuson are number 1 in Europe, That’s why when they go electric, it’s up to us, to sit up and take notice. Call our Sales Team at Ferrybridge and we can have a chat. https://www.earthmovers-magazine.com.au/electric-power-the-wacker-neuson-ez17e/