Takeuchi’s TB20e electric-powered mini excavator will be available through dealers, after a one-year pilot of 100 machines with United Rentals.
“We designed the TB20e to help our dealers provide customers with an excavator that delivers outstanding features, unmatched performance, excellent serviceability, and great value—along with all the unique benefits that a battery-powered machine has to offer,” said David Caldwell, national product manager, in a statement.
Similar in performance to the diesel-powered Takeuchi TB216 excavator, the TB20e is powered by lithium-ion battery that offers a continuous working range from four to eight hours, depending on application and environment.
The Takeuchi excavator features an on-board charger with 95v to 265v single-phase power. When operators require additional runtime, they can tether the TB20e to the onboard charger and remain operational. An optional off-board charger can charge the TB20e in just two to four hours using 408v to 552v three-phase power. An emergency switch located on the seat riser prevents the machine from operating or charging when activated.
Operating weight on the electric excavator is 4,255 pounds. It has a standard long arm with integrated thumb mount and a maximum dig depth of 7 feet 10 inches. Maximum reach of 13feet 4 inches. A primary hydraulic circuit plumbed to midarm delivers 9.0 gpm.
Source: Takeuchi
