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E-quipment highlight: Bobcat E10e excavates under St. Jerome’s in Naples

Bobcat E10e Electric Mini-Excavator IMAGE SOURCE: Doosan Bobcat EMEA

Because it doesn’t have tailpipe emissions that can harm people and contaminate the air in enclosed spaces, electric equipment has the ability to get work done where the cost of conventional diesel or propane can’t be justified. In this case, we’re not talking about financial cost, but cultural cost – in this case, at the St. Jerome Monumental Complex in Naples, where Bobcat is putting its E10e electric mini excavator to work exploring the historic landmark.

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Hipower solar battery generator now available at United Rentals

United Rentals adds EHR solar battery generators to its fleet

United Rentals is now the first major rental company to offer mobile micro grid battery power to its North American fleet of rental equipment. The HiPower EHR Solar Battery Generator boasts a 5.0kW peak solar array with extendable panels, converting and storing energy within built-in batteries.

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Potain reveals first Evy self-erecting electric crane

The first Evy self-erecting crane unveiled by Potain

This new self-erecting crane model marks the launch of the new “Evy” range from French manufacturer Potain. This range is specifically designed for building projects up to three stories tall and to comply with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439, which establishes standardized safety guidelines for climbing tower cranes.

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New Volteq electric mini loader runs on remote control

Stand On or Run by Remote Control – Volteq's New Electric Mini Track Loader

US equipment manufacturer Volteq launched a new electric mini loader last week that it claims is ready to go toe-to-toe with the diesel-powered competition. In addition to quieter, smoother operation, reduced maintenance, and no-drip job site readiness, the new Sky 1000 loader has one more trick up its sleeve: remote control.

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