Schaffer Launches Two New Loaders

SCHAFFER used the EuroTier Show in Germany as its launch pad to introduce two new loaders to the market

These were the compact 1622 model and the 23e T, claimed to be the world’s first electric-drive telescopic wheel loader.

The 1622 has an operating weight of 1250kgs, its overall length including bucket is just 3 05m, build height of 1 99m and widths start at 95cm

The 16 2kW/22hp Kubota engine is a Stage V engine The drive benefits from proportional hydrostatic drive pedal to accelerate to 16km/h

Lifting loads of up to 810kgs, the multifunction loader raises cargo to a height of 2 23m It’s standard hydraulic pump delivers an oil flow of 28l/min to the attachments whereas the optional Schaffer Multi-High-Flow (MHF) pump supplies 40l/min

The new 23e T is able to lift loads to a height of 3.72m and is powered by a new-generation battery of 31.3kWh, which allows for up to eight hours of working time.

The machine is powered by two e-motors; one 21kW motor that drives the wheels, accelerates rapidly to 20km/h and generates high thrust forces, and a second 9 7kW motor that powers the remote hydraulics for up to 42l/min oil flows and fast work cycles.

The maintenance-free lithium-ion battery comes with a 5000-hour or five-year warranty, depending on which comes first Charging the battery to 80% takes about eight hours if using the

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onboard 3kW charger that is connected to a 230V/16amps mains socket

An 11kW Wallbox will cut this charging time to 80% down to a little more than two hours The tipping load of the 2 8t machine is 1 3 tonnes and, thanks to its articulation, it turns through a tight 1 15m Depending on the tyres fitted, the 23e T measures 1 41m to 1 59m in width and 2 19m or 2.14m in height, depending on whether a driver protection roof or cab is fitted.

by Chris McCullough