Mecalac launches a range of electric machines

By MEq December 14, 2023 14:04

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Mecalac
utilaje electrice Mecalac pentru santiere urbane
utilaje cu emisii zero
excavator electric Mecalac e12
dumper electric Mecalac eMDX
încărcător cu braț pivotant Mecalac eS1000
electric machines dedicated to urban worksites
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The French manufacturer Groupe Mecalac, which designs, manufactures and distributes machinery dedicated to urban worksites, has established itself as a leader and pioneer in offering compact, powerful and versatile machines that meet the demands of the sector. Mecalac has always been committed to innovation, and is proving this once again with the introduction of its first range of electric machines.

Mecalac is revolutionizing urban worksites and paving the way for more optimized, cleaner, and quieter worksites
Climate change and the need to reduce CO2 emissions have become a major global challenge. Mecalac is the first manufacturer to develop a complete range of larger electric machines (midi range) than previously available on the market. Produced in Annecy in the Haute-Savoie region of France, these machines can be used all day long thanks to their unrivaled autonomy (more than 8 hours of a real working cycle) on a worksite, equivalent to a full day’s work.

There are many advantages to switching to electric vehicles: less vibration, less noise pollution, less maintenance, less risk of accidents on worksites and lower maintenance costs. In addition to these technical advantages for drivers, these machines contribute to the decarbonization of worksites and help to improve the air quality in cities, thanks to a total absence of CO2 emissions and other polluting particles on site.

Three machines for three different functions
An excavator, a loader, and a dumper. Thanks to these complementary products, all earthmoving operations (digging, loading, and transport) can now be carried out emission-free and on a scale never before possible.

“We are proud to have launched an electric range. For example, three Mecalac zero-emission machines working together on the same urban site save an average of 64 tonnes of CO2 that their combustion engine equivalents would have emitted over the year,” explains Alexandre MARCHETTA, Chairman of the Mecalac Group. “Mecalac’s zero-emission offer is also a response to the need to limit noise pollution, and now offers new working capacities”.

The first zero-emission excavator – E12
Any electric machine has to meet three major challenges: autonomy, performance and compactness. The Mecalac e12 is the first 10-12t 100% electric excavator to meet all three of these requirements. The key to this machine’s autonomy and performance lies in its architecture. The power source, separate from the turret, enables a record capacity of 150 kWh to be installed, offering an unrivalled autonomy of 8 hours.

The first zero-emission loader – ES 1000
Mecalac’s Swing loader is a fast, efficient performer on any site. The stability of the rigid chassis and the ability to maneuver and swivel the arm simultaneously are the key to its productivity and enable efficient use of space on worksites. The new Mecalac eS1000 takes the Swing concept to a new level, with its 100% electric transmission and power supply.

The electric dumper – EMDX
Compact, maneuverable and at ease on all types of terrain, the Mecalac eMDX is an efficient solution for transporting materials on construction sites. It now incorporates all of Mecalac’s expertise and technologies in terms of zero-emission solutions.

As easy and quick to recharge as a car
Like cars, these machines can be recharged in just a few hours at the same charging points. Between 4 and 8 hours of recharging, depending on the model, for a real working range of 8 hours:
• Or a Type 2 socket, like a car socket in an urban environment.
• Or via a 5-pin socket (3P+T+N), industrial type on a worksite charging station for example.