LiuGong to feature battery electric loader at ConExpo

LiuGong says the The 856H-E MAX wheel loader features intelligent controls and a human-centric design. Photo: LiuGong

LiuGong will showcase its newest battery electric wheel loader for the North American market at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

The LiuGong 856H-E MAX wheel loader is part of the company’s range of electric construction vehicles worldwide. Exhibiting in the Festival Grounds (Booth F9205) outside the Las Vegas Convention Center during the March 14-18 trade show, LiuGong says it will demonstrate how its battery electric vehicles stack up against conventional machines and guide dealers through the process of going electric.

“The industry is talking about battery electric vehicles at a greater volume than in years past, particularly going into ConExpo,” says Andrew Ryan, president of LiuGong North America.

“LiuGong is the world’s largest manufacturer of wheel loaders, so it makes sense for our company to lead the industry in the adoption and application of battery technology.”

According to LiuGong, the 856H-E MAX battery electric vehicle thrives on worksites where traditional combustion engines aren’t allowed, as well as in fixed-site operations where investments in charging infrastructure make sense.

 The 856H-E MAX features intelligent controls and a human-centric design for a superior operator experience, LiuGong says. This includes load-sensing hydraulics, as well as an EAT700 transmission with electro-proportional valve for fast, smooth shifting and independent control of the dual-motor drive for maximum hydraulic lift.

A 432-kilowatt hour lithium-ion phosphate battery powers the 856H-E MAX. The machine is capable of 10 hours of working time for light applications and eight hours for heavy applications, according to LiuGong.

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