John Deere to showcase new hybrid and battery-powered equipment at CONEXPO

John Deere is preparing to debut some innovative solutions at upcoming trade expo in Las Vegas, CONEXPO/CON-AGG, which will include its E-Drive hybrid-electric and E-Power fully electric machinery line-up.

Some models expected to appear at John Deere’s stand at the show include its 744 X-Tier wheel loader and the 850 X-Tier dozer that form part of its E-Drive line, as well as the 310 X-Tier backhoe, 244 X-Tier compact wheel loader, and 145 X-Tier excavator concept from its E-Power line.

“As we continue to introduce battery-electric and electric-hybrid solutions to the market, we aren’t just designing a new way to fuel your fleet,” said John Deere Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems president, Ryan Campbell. “We’re also focusing on building an electric infrastructure through innovative and forward-thinking technology.”

“That means expanding our efforts to provide customers with optimal dealer support, jobsite data and charging solutions aimed to increase the electric presence in the construction space around the world.”

Offering a hybrid solution, E-Drive machines feature an electrified drivetrain with an engine as the primary power source. In addition, E-Drive machines enable better fuel economy, improved powertrain component life and stronger pushing power on the job than traditional models, John Deere claimed.

The John Deere electrification/hybrid journey began in 2013 with the introduction of the 644K Hybrid wheel loader, which has since evolved into today’s 644 X-Tier.

An E-Drive machine that will go on display at the expo is the 850 X-Tier dozer, which has been recently upgraded from the 850L model. The less complex drivetrain powers each track with an electric motor to maintain the maneuverability and control of a traditional hydrostatic John Deere dozer, John Deere said.

Another model that will be on show at CONEXPO/CON-AGG is the 744 X-Tier E-Drive wheel loader, featuring an electric variable transmission.

On the battery-powered side of things, a refined version of the 310 X-Tier E-Power electric backhoe will be making another appearance following its debut at the 2021 show. The 310 X-Tier backhoe was designed to lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, and deliver zero tailpipe emissions, and in 2023 will continue to improve based on customer feedback.

The 145 X-Tier E-Power excavator concept, previously showcased at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show, will also be on display.

The battery electric 244 X-Tier compact wheel loader that has been designed for a variety of material handling applications will also be making its debut at CONEXPO/CON-AGG.

All John Deere E-Power machines utilise battery solutions from Kreisel Electric.

John Deere is also developing electrification infrastructure solutions to address replenishment challenges faced by battery-electric vehicles in off-road production environments. A John Deere electrification ecosystem will offer a wide array of solutions to address needs for charging, data and connectivity, machine support, and financial services.

The charging ecosystem will include a range of solutions for overnight and fast charging. All John Deere machines and charging stations will use common automotive-style charging connections, helping to simplify the recharge process for electric equipment.

In addition, John Deere is developing new features, such as an Operations Center specific to battery-electric equipment to help customers monitor usage remotely and manage work while charging their equipment with confidence and ease.

“As a leader in the construction industry, John Deere is committed to helping decrease contributions to climate change and is uniquely positioned to deliver both economic and sustainable value to its customers through advanced technology and solutions,” Campbell said.

“By 2026, John Deere aims to offer its customers a variety of electric construction equipment solutions, including 20+ electric and hybrid- models, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry, starting with the nine electric or hybrid electric John Deere and Wirtgen Group machines on display at this year's CONEXPO/CON-AGG.”

For those attending CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, new machine and technologies by John Deere and Wirtgen will be on display in the outdoor booth in the Silver Lot (S5020), as well as in the technology-focused space in the inside West Hall (W40844).

For more information, visit deere.com/vegas2023.

The 2023 CONEXPO/CON-AGG expo will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from March 14 to 18, 2023.