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INTRODUCTIONS & UPDATES
Material handler
Caterpillar
MATERIAL HANDLERS DELIVER HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LOW OPERATING COSTS
Purpose-built for reliable and efficient operation in waste handling and scrap metal applications, the new Cat MH3026 Material Handler features an advanced electrohydraulic system that optimizes the balance of power and efficiency, improving cycle times. These Next Generation material handlers are powered by the Cat C7.1 engine, capable of operating on up to B20 biodiesel, and provide a choice between Power and Economy modes for optimized fuel economy. The new MH3026 also includes standard Product Link technology which captures critical operating data such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, maintenance alerts, and fault codes, all of which can be remotely accessed and tracked.
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recyclingproductnews.com | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022
Electric-powered trucks
Mack Trucks
LR ELECTRIC CLASS 8 MODELS NOW IN PRODUCTION
The LR Electric model, Mack Trucks’ first fully electric Class 8 vehicle, is now in serial production. Equipped with four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide) lithium-ion batteries, the LR Electric is charged by a 150kW, SAE J1772-compliant charging system. The batteries provide vehicle propulsion and power for all on-board accessories driven through 12V, 24V, and 600V electric circuits, and a three-mode regenerative braking system helps recapture the energy from the hundreds of stops the vehicle makes each day as a result of increasing payload. The Class 8 LR Electric may be fitted with equipment bodies from numerous manufacturers and features the same ergonomics and visibility as Mack’s diesel-powered LR model.
