French heavy lift and logistics specialists Mammoet are living up to their name with the addition of a new, mammoth-sized, 60-ton hybrid crane from the electric equipment experts at XCMG.
The 60-ton XCA60 EV crane from Chinese heavy equipment brand XCMG rides on three heavy-duty axles and packs a 48-meter telescopic boom. Add in an optional 16-meter jib, and the big crane’s hoist height tops 60 meters – more than enough to work on urban construction jobs or shipside at port.
“This delivery marks more than just a product handover – it’s a step forward in redefining what’s possible in sustainable lifting operations,” explains Zhen Li, chairman of XCMG Europe. “We’re proud to support Mammoet’s efforts to reduce environmental impact and look forward to seeing the XCA60-EV contribute to a cleaner, more efficient tomorrow.”
Taking delivery
The XCMG XCA60 EV powers its drive and lift motors with a 170 kW (~230 hp) electric motor that’s fed by a 115 kWh li-ion battery pack that’s integrated into the crane’s counterweight system. That means that the crane’s bigger battery, in this case, means more lifting power as well as more operating time on battery power – in this model, the crane’s battery is good for 6-8 hours of continuous operation.
On sites where access to grid power is limited, the onboard diesel generator can kick on and provide additional, extended hours of operation (hence: hybrid) while offering as much as a 40% increase in efficiency compared to a diesel drive unit.
Mammoet’s new XCA60 EV is one of the first production examples of the big electric-drive crane, which was first shown as a concept at Bauma 2022, to reach customers – but it won’t be the last.
“Mammoet is proud to be investing in the XCMG XCA60-EV crane, which is another important step in our ambition to deliver sustainable heavy lifting to the Dutch market, and beyond,” says Peter van Oostrom, director of global assets at Mammoet. “We look forward to seeing it deliver real results for our clients, helping to reduce the carbon impact of projects, while increasing their safety.”
SOURCE | IMAGES: Mammoet, via Crane Briefing; PRNewswire.
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