Takeuchi unveils its ‘green’ excavator

With zero emissions in mind, Takeuchi has revealed its e240 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG – a battery-powered, four-tonne mini excavator, which it calls ‘the green machine’.
March 7, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Takeuchi’s battery-powered e240 excavator

With zero emissions in mind, 1654 Takeuchi has revealed its e240 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG – a battery-powered, four-tonne mini excavator, which it calls ‘the green machine’.

Based on a TB240, the Japanese firm has fitted a bank of lithium ion batteries and a 48kW electric motor in place of the diesel engine, to power the excavator’s four-pump hydraulic system. The result is a zero-emissions machine that can operate for up to nine hours at 65% of full load, on a full charge.

Recharging is done over an eight-hour period using a standard 220-volt supply. A 110-volt charging option is available.

The firm said that the e240 produces a noise level that is typically 50% lower than the diesel-powered TB240, and it offers running costs that are 90% cheaper than the diesel-powered equivalent.

Maintenance requirements are said to be minimal, and the Li-Ion battery pack has a 15,000hour service life. The price of the e240 has yet to be announced.

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