LiuGong battery-powered loader arrives Down Under

Shortly after its global launch at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas earlier this year, the LiuGong 856H-E Max electric loader has arrived in Australia and was unveiled recently at LiuGong Australia’s new headquarters in Laverton North, Victoria.

The 856H-E Max is a 21-tonne mid-sized battery-powered loader, which the brand claims is the first commercially available mid-sized electric loader in Australia.

Powering the 856H-E Max is a 432kWh large capacity lithium-ion phosphate battery from battery manufacturer CATL. According to LiuGong, the machine can work 10 hours in light applications and eight hours in heavy applications. It has an Intelligent Battery Management System that can be fast charged in 90 minutes.

As the machine emits no emissions and low noise, it is ideally suited to work in sites where traditional combustion engines may cause disturbances, allowing it to also work longer hours.

The 856H-E Max also features intelligent controls and an operator-focused design, including load-sensing hydraulics, an EAT700 transmission with an electro-proportional valve for fast, smooth shifting and independent control of the dual-motor drive for maximum hydraulic lift.

The LiuGong Intelligent Auto Digging System automatically carries out repetitive digging cycles to reduce operator fatigue. Its electric control box improves transmission efficiency compared to conventional machines, LiuGong said.

Full ROPS protection and an ergonomic cab design significantly reduces dust and noise contamination and provides safety, comfort and productivity, the company added.

In addition to the 856H-E Max, LiuGong Australia has also launched its 9027F-E electric excavator and electric Aerial Work Platform into the local market.