Volvo Construction Equipment’s new electric compact wheel loaders, the L20 and L25, are now available in North America.
The electric compact wheel loaders are entering their third generation six years after the L25’s debut at the Bauma trade show in Germany.
The L20 Electric got a 21% increase in standard battery capacity to 40 kWh, which is now the same as the L25. Volvo says both loaders can deliver 4 to 6 hours of runtime on a single charge, depending on the task and how they're used.
An optional 56 kWh battery is also available for a 40% capacity increase.
Charging from 10% to 100% takes about 6 hours 45 minutes with the standard AC onboard charger, according to Volvo.
The loaders can also be recharged from 20% to 80% with an off-board DC fast charger — in 1 hour 20 minutes with a 17.3 kW fast charger or in 2 hours 25 minutes with a 9.6 kW fast charger.
The electric motor driveline delivers the equivalent of 29.5 horsepower, with zero emissions and low noise. Both have a max travel speed of 12.4 mph.
The company notes, too, that operators experience less noise, vibration, heat and no exhaust fumes with electric machines.
Judging runtime with battery-powered machines is different from their diesel counterparts in that electric machines don’t idle. When they’re not in motion, no battery power is being used. They also provide instant power, and quickly shut off when stopped.
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The L25 weighs 10,693 to 11,354 pounds and has a bucket capacity of 1.18 cubic yards.
Both loaders also now have air conditioning and expanded attachment options. Those new options include hydraulically adjustable loading forks with tine positioning and side shift, as well as a 1.4-cubic-yard high-tip bucket and 0.9-cubic-yard recycling grapple bucket.
- Adjustable sensitivity for traction force, hydraulic flow, joystick and pedal via the in-cab touchscreen.
- Cruise control.
- Configurable joystick buttons.
- Operator assist functions like lift & tilt speed limiter.
- New handrails.
- Daytime running LED headlights.
- Two standard front and rear LED work lights on the cab roof (four front and four rear available as an option).
- Optional reversing camera.
- Colored LED lights that indicate the loader’s charging status.
- Charging software that will automatically restart charging if there’s a power interruption.
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Volvo L20 Electric Compact Wheel Loader Specs
- Electric motor driveline: 29.5 net hp
- Electric motor working hydraulics: 18.77 hp
- Standard bucket capacity: 1.05 cu. yd.
- Breakout force: 7,868 lbs.
- Max lift capacity: 7,868 lbs.
- Operating weight: 10,031 lbs.
- Max travel speed: 12.4 mph
- Battery capacity: 40 kWh (standard) / 56 kWh (optional)
- Runtime, depending on use: 4-6 hrs.
Volvo L25 Electric Compact Wheel Loader Specs
- Electric motor driveline: 29.5 net hp
- Electric motor working hydraulics: 18.77 hp
- Standard bucket capacity: 1.18 cu. yd.
- Breakout force: 8,318 - 12,230 lbs.
- Max lift capacity: 9,217 - 12,364 lbs.
- Operating weight: 10,693 - 11,354 lbs.
- Max travel speed: 12.4 mph
- Battery capacity: 40 kWh (standard) / 56 kWh (optional)
- Runtime, depending on use: 4-6 hrs.
