New Holland unveils revolutionary electric equipment

At Agritechnica 2023, New Holland showcased its latest advancements in electric technology for its light equipment line, aligning with its Clean Energy Leader strategy. This display featured an all-electric mini excavator and a compact wheel loader.

Agritechnica 2023 was a significant platform for New Holland to showcase the latest additions and updates to its light construction equipment range.

This included new developments in electric machines, as well as new models in the mini and midi excavator, compact wheel loader, and track loader categories.

The event, held in Hannover, featured an interactive outdoor demo area where visitors could experience these machines first-hand.

Following CNH Industrial’s acquisition of Sampierana and the opening of a new manufacturing site in Cesena, Italy, New Holland has broadened its light equipment range. This expansion reflects the brand’s sustainable strategy and commitment to alternative propulsion systems.

More power to the mini

With noise and emissions regulations becoming more widely imposed, machine power development is increasingly focused on electrification across machine types, including light construction equipment. Consequently, and following last year’s launch of New Holland’s first fully-electric mini excavator – the E15X, the brand now introduces a new, more powerful fully-electric model, the E25X Electric Power.

The E25X is powered by a 102V/32.2kWh cobalt-free battery, with its environmental credentials further enhanced by its use of eco-friendly biological hydraulic oil, which also extends service intervals. Autonomy varies between four and eight hours, depending on the application and selected working mode, with no energy used when on stand-by.

Battery charge time is just one hour from 0 to 80% charge, or 1.5 hours with the 380V off-board fast charger and 9-10 hours with the 220V on-board system. The E25X also features a variable-width undercarriage which allows the distance between the tracks to be varied from 990-1,300mm, maximising stability and accessibility while maintaining the cab roominess of a higher weight-class excavator.

As a zero-emission vehicle with very low operating noise, the E25X is ideal for projects prioritizing sustainable business practices and for works in areas with emissions and noise restrictions. Its compact dimensions make it well-matched to work requiring access to the tightest spaces or indoor work areas, in applications from agriculture and horticulture to landscaping, digging and demolition in confined workspaces.

The W40X electric wheel loader

Alongside the E25X, the W40X Electric Power compact wheel loader was showcased. This electric model is perfect for indoor, closed, or urban areas and features a 23kWh battery with a 39kW rated power.

It boasts an innovative attachment linkage and automated functions for boom and bucket operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency and ease of control.

The W170D wheel loader, part of the upgraded W-series, was on display at Agritechnica 2023. This model offers increased payload and lifting height, with a range of differential options for heavy-duty axles. The 2024 range includes the W150D, targeting the biogas sector, and the W80C EVO, featuring a revamped operator interface and a top travel speed of 40 km/h.

Enhancing light equipment

New Holland also exhibited the E20D mini excavator, a short-radius model ideal for confined spaces. This excavator is notable for being the first two-piece boom model in the 2t class, offering an enhanced working range and a tilting cab for easy maintenance.

Lastly, the European launch of the C314 mini track loader represents a new equipment category for New Holland. This compact, versatile machine is designed for landscape contractors and residential construction operations, with user-friendly controls and multiple attachment options.

These innovations at Agritechnica 2023 exemplify New Holland’s commitment to advancing construction and agriculture equipment technology, particularly in the realm of electric and light equipment, catering to the evolving needs of the industry.