Yanmar joins electrification game
Japanese equipment specialist reveals first electric mini excavator prototypeYanmar is the latest in a string of construction equipment manufacturers to dip its toes into the electrification field, recently revealing its very first electric mini excavator prototype - the SV17e.
“Our aim, together with our dealer partners, is to build stronger relationships and create even greater customer value.” said Yanmar Compact Equipment CEO, Giuliano Parodi.
“Our transformation will embrace our entire business and will encompass new products with alternative fuel technologies. The SV17e prototype is a clear demonstration of our intent to build a sustainable business for our customers and dealer partners.”
The SV17e sits in the 1.5 to 2-tonne segment and is aimed at customers in the European market, the company said. The machine is powered by an electric drive and 48-volt batteries with fast charging capability, and emits zero noise or emissions.
In addition, Yanmar has designed the machine to offer high levels of comfort and ergonomics.
“Our prototype is significant because it demonstrates our capability to bring the quality and reliability of our highly respected conventional engine technology into the arena of electrification,” said Yanmar Compact Equipment Director for Product Management EMEA, Cedric Durand.
“But we have gone further. As always, the operator is at the heart of this machine, and we have challenged ourselves to deliver the comfort, power, control and precision which we believe will surpass the expectations of professional operators.”
Yanmar is currently putting the SV17e through a vigorous product testing regime ahead of its commercial launch at the bauma 2022 show in Munich next year.
“We are very pleased with the performance to date – as you would expect, we have a rigorous testing regime which pushes every aspect of the machine to its limit,” said Yanmar Compact Equipment Director for Engineering EMEA, Sota Takami.
“The machine has performed very well in all these tests. We are particularly pleased with the power, and control of the machine.
“I am confident that professional operators will be very comfortable in this machine, they will certainly feel the power, control and the precision handling they will need to take on the big jobs as well as the small jobs.”
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