VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
Cooperation spurs transition to battery power From September 2021, the modular, rechargeable construction equipment battery developed by Wacker Neuson will also be compatible with equipment made by the company’s cooperation partner Bomag.
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ur interchangeable battery has the potential to power a wide range of construction equipment. By enabling another manufacturer to use our battery, we are further accelerating the adoption of emissionsfree construction equipment and underscoring Wacker Neuson’s commitment to fast-tracking carbon reductions,” explains Stefan Pfetsch, managing director of the Wacker Neuson production site in Reichertshofen, Germany. This is the company’s competence centre for compaction. At present, the battery can power three vibratory plates, three battery-powered rammer models and one internal vibrator system from Wacker Neuson’s zero-emissions range. Wacker Neuson also fields a range of electrically powered excavators, wheel and track dumpers, and wheel loaders that form part of its zero-emissions portfolio. Wacker Neuson and Bomag have agreed to use the same battery for their rammers so customers who decide to invest in a battery and charger will be able to use them across an even broader range of construction equipment. “Through our cooperation with Wacker
Neuson, we are leveraging the experience of two innovative equipment manufacturers to offer our customers practical added value through the use of zero-emissions construction equipment,” explains Ralf Junker, president of the Bomag Group. As a result of the cooperation agreement, Bomag will launch the first battery-powered tamper in September this year – further products are at an advanced stage of development. “Already today, a complete urban construction site can be operated without any direct emissions with our portfolio. Up to 93% of CO2 emissions can be saved compared to a conventional product of the same class,” adds Alexander Greschner, CSO of the Wacker Neuson Group. “These products also deliver clear cost benefits. In some countries, for example, they enable customers to save on CO2 tax. Other governments proactively support the use of electric machines through incentives or by favouring contractors who promise lower CO2 emissions in tenders,” he continues.
Innovation leader Wacker Neuson launched the world’s first
TOP Batteries are interchangeable with other machines within Wacker Neuson’s zero emissions portfolio ABOVE Wacker Neuson’s BP1400 battery has an energy capacity of 1 400 Wh
battery-powered rammer back in 2014 and currently offers two interchangeable batteries with power capacities of 1 000 Wh and 1 400 Wh. A uniform charging structure and rapid setup of a charging management system make day-to-day life on construction sites easier and increase acceptance levels for this technology. “We are committed to offering practical, strictly customer-centric solutions. Our customers appreciate the freedom to use products from different manufacturers, and they also expect this freedom with batterypowered equipment,” says Pfetsch. “We are now delivering on this need, while also driving more widespread adoption of future-proof electric products,” Pfetsch concludes.
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