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Etrucks® are delighted to announce we are now the New Zealand dealers for the Windrose E1400 long range BEVs. These very slippery semi tractors achieve a range of 670km at 49 tonne. That means the Auckland to Wellington run is possible with minimal on highway charging, perhaps none at all.
The 729kWh battery can accept either MCS or dual gun CCS2 charging. Either system can add 400km range in 35 minutes. The peak power is 1400hp, with over 900hp being continuously available from the two integrated drive axles.
A demonstration unit will be shipped to New Zealand in September for comprehensive testing. The center-line cabin offers a unique driving experience
Our 12t GVM E400s have arrived in New Zealand. We can now offer fully electric contractors packages with metro tippers, excavators and wheel loaders.
We will exhibit the E400 and the Farizon H9E at Eroads Fleet Day at Mystery Creek on August 7th.
XCMG has now ticked past 25,000 heavy EV trucks (over 30t GCM) sold, and should achieve 10,000 units this year. A drive by of one of the charging areas on a typical day at the factory.
https://youtu.be/jKXTat16gYc
Another couple of XC968EV loaders heading out, this one to Isaac Construction in Christchurch. XCMG are now building 500 electric loaders a month.
This one is off to Bullock Group in Whanganui and is their second EV loader
Thanks to everyone who stopped by at our stand at the Fieldays.
A 6cbm high dump bucket heading to Christchurch for Canterbury Woodchip
Treena Myles of Aswefa taking delivery of a Landex X10 tracked boom.
A couple of our latest LC8 tracked scissors off to Plant and Food Research for use in Nelson and Alexandra
Mark Haimes of Haimes building picking up another Mantall XE60ED for his Taupo based fleet.
An XE60ED Mini heading out to repeat Mantall customers Trafco Hire in Christchurch.
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Come and see us at the Fieldays® , June 12th to 15th at Mystery Creek. We will be on our usual site D24 near the South Entry. We will have a full display of electric and diesel machines this year, of course with some Fieldays® specials.
On display this year our first electric log loader, kindly on loan from Rotorua Forest Haulage.
We will also bring our refrigerated Farizon H9E. Farizon are the number one selling small electric trucks in the world, with over 1600 units delivered in April.
Our latest E700 delivery will be on site in Hilton Haulage colours. This will be the first 50t GCW on highway BEV in the South island.
We will also display our site office trailer, complete with 3kW Dometic AC.
This will be our main Fieldays® special this year.
Normally $50k incl GST, best offer over $35k takes it home, send in your offers.
The Mantall XE80CTOR tracked scissor, normally $35,500 + GST
Fieldays® special $30,000 + GST, two available.
The Landex X10 tracked boom, $57,000 + GST new,
one available with 14 hours use at $45,000 + GST
Our smaller EV equipment will also be on display.
Delivery days for our first two XC938EVs. The first one seen here with the team at Dricon in Tuakau.
The next up was an XC938EV to Bullocks Group in Whanganui. Your XC968EV will be on its way soon guys.
The clear advantages of EV loaders is seeing whole fleets go electric in China.
If you are looking for a larger EV loader the 35t XC9108EV is now available. The 700kWh battery allows a massive 501kW peak available power. Run time is offered at 8-10 hours for normal work. The loader can accept four gun charging so around one hour back to full charge.
An XC948NZ will be at the Fieldays® , before heading out to repeat XCMG customers Te Teko Weighbridge for use in their fertilizer distribution center.
Another Landex X12 tracked boom heading out to repeat customer Ben Tian.
A nice shot from the recent XCMG customer week with an electric XC968EV loader and XE215E electric excavator loading an E700 electric tipper.
The road machinery division also displayed their BEV line up.
Some 100t electric dump trucks ready to ship to Africa.
Some XCMG dozers set up to work in dusty conditions.
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Our first 12t XC938EV wheel loaders have arrived.
Very tidy layout with the reversing camera integrated in the main display.
Also our first loader with a “bucket shake” button on the joystick.
https://youtu.be/39qPfgacY14
Our Farizon H9E battery electric refrigerated truck is now registered on highway at 5990kg GVM to allow it to be driven on a car drivers license.
Call us to arrange a demonstration.
A short video of the halo function on the 12″ info screen.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/c8A9hQKtsb4
A render of the production version of the battery swapping 21t excavator due for release in early 2025.
We have an interesting triple gun charger available ex stock. Your choice of 43kW Type 2 AC, 60kW CCS2 and 60kW CHAdeMO, $28,700 + GST
The first XC975 PHEV hybrid loader at the factory. The small 130kW diesel starts automatically when the battery SOC falls to 20%. Fuel savings are around 30% on a conventional loader, and even more if you charge it often.
A short video of it operating on battery only is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzbDx0O0xw
XCMG’s hydrogen fuel cell loader is now in production. It does look a bit strange but you have to put the gas cylinders somewhere.
We can now quote the 55t XC9150 diesel electric loader. These can also be fully electric with a 1080kWh battery.
The 180 tonne operating weight XC9350 wheel loader with it’s 18m3 bucket at the factory. This one is diesel electric and could be developed as fully battery electric in 2025.
A couple of our XC938 wheel loaders and an FD35 forklift up and running for Apia Concrete Products in Samoa
A sunny day in Papamoa for delivery of an LC12 tracked scissor into kiwifruit shelter work for Robert Thode.
The latest XGA76 6×6 dump truck. These are 44t rated with a 450hp Weichai and full auto transmission.
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Our Farizon H9E fully electric refrigerated demonstrator has arrived in Auckland. The 8t GVM truck has a 106kWh CATL battery and a Thermoking refrigeration unit. Call us for a test drive of this quality light truck.
Farizon are part of the massive Geely group containing Volvo cars, Polestar and Lotus amongst other brands. Farizon dominate the new energy light truck market in China, currently enjoying 28% market share.
A walk through the EV light commercial assembly facility in Shangrao.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYTl0eHxesg
Farizon’s promo video of the H9E series is here:
https://youtu.be/gPd1Zr9jGF0
I had a quick drive of the latest version of our XCMG E700. The F4E5 offers a remarkably low 9,600kg tare weight and dual drive motors for 460kW (615hp) peak power. XCMG delivered 1000 heavy (more than 30T) EV trucks in March.
Our first XC975EV 23t electric wheel loader has arrived and will be used in Rotorua as a log loader.
A video of Blackhead’s XC968EV in Dunedin. The bucket capacity has been increased to load 7 tonne.
https://youtu.be/F-MY7RUdz4c
One of the first XC968EVs delivered in China has just ticked past 19,000 hours. The battery is showing less than 8% degradation so far, indicating it is unlikely to need replacing during the useful life of the loader. We are now confident that the total cost of ownership of the XC968EV is less than any diesel equivalent.
We can now offer pricing on the XE60E electric excavator, call or email for details.
The 21t electric excavator has a new layout to make battery swapping possible with a hi-ab truck. The battery and counter weight will be swapped out together in under 10 minutes.
A zero tail swing 23t diesel excavator destined for Europe.
The latest TS2503 stabilizer with tier V Cummins power is in now out working for Gideon Contractors.
Another group of machines heading out to the Solomon Islands for Reeves International from Landex. First up an XLS305 bitumen spreader
An XCS1631J chip spreading tail gate,
Finally an XP163S pneumatic roller
Delivery day of our first 16m tracked scissor to Alice Ross of Monckton Trust.
Handover of an LC12 to John Hong of Domus Building.
A Mantall XE80CTOR heading out to O’Neill Developers in Christchurch.
A video of XCMGs XCA4000, the worlds largest all terrain crane with a 4000 tonne lift rating, installing wind turbines in Hengshui. The crane can lift 230t to 170m, making it ideal for 10MW plus wind turbines. The truck weighs 400t when operational and has eleven axles, the front eight of which steer.
https://youtu.be/itCFw_TGuLg
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Launch day for Swire Shipping/Pacifica Shipping’s new E700 tractor seen below alongside Mainfreight’s. The two tractors will be used to cart containers at either end of Pacifica’s coastal service on the Auckland to Lyttleton run. This freight system effectively removes up to 5100 ICE truck journeys every year. Swire Shipping/Pacifica Shipping will partner with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Hilton Haulage and Mainfreight for this exciting initiative.
ECCA has just opened Round 13 for contestable funding for zero emissions on and off highway equipment. Successful applicants can achieve 50% funding for new initiatives up to a maximum of $500,000 in funding value.
The link is here:
https://www.eeca.govt.nz/about/news-and-corporate/news/applications-open-for-funding-for-clean-off-road-vehicles-and-technology-projects/
Our first two XC938EVs for New Zealand are now off line. XCMG is now building a battery electric wheel loader every 25 minutes.
We have signed to build a 7 series robotic battery swap station, initially for use in our Penrose hub. These two units will soon open in Guizhou.
An artists impression of a dual station setup.
Plenty of heavy EV’s at the factory on my last trip. XCMG retain their market leading position for heavy battery electric trucks, with roughly 60% of those being battery swap versions.
We also had a tour of the new XCMG/BYD JV battery packing facility. Here BYD blade cells are packed according to the requirements of each specific machine.
The link to XCMG’s 2024 Product Line is here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gva3ihf5b5eszacgx5scf/2024-Group-Product-Profile.pdf?rlkey=t6vxruzv9ahi1ug00ofbkp2gg&dl=0
The file is 85Mb so it is best to download it to view a clear copy with some zoom. The range of equipment offered is extraordinary. Certainly the most comprehensive range of new energy products from any supplier.
More details on the 22t diesel/electric hybrid XC975-PHEV wheel loader. The loader runs a Yuchai 129kW generator which is rated at tier 4 emissions without using AdBlue. Fuel consumption is 30% less than a similar diesel loader.
Our 20kW DC mobile charger is now available. Just plug it in to a 32A 5 pin plug in your workshop and away you go.
The latest version of the Mantall XE80Ns are now in stock.
We have excellent pricing on the 16t, 200hp XC948NZ wheel loaders. These high spec loaders with Cummins QSB engines and full auto ZF trans are available ex stock at $150,000 + GST ex Auckland, two available.
XCMG’s latest Yanmar powered tracked 4t skid steer, the XC7-TV12.
XCMG’s all-new dozer range. The hydrostatic dozers are aimed at high end markets like USA and Australia and feature very comfortable cabins. Sizes from 17t to 36t. The D170 starts at $233,000 + GST ex Auckland
Another XE60ED going out, this time for Protein Dynamics.
An interesting pipe layer on an excavator base with lifting track extensions for crossing trenches.
