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First up thanks to Firth for a loan of their fully electric 8×4 mixer truck to exhibit at Emobility in Auckland last week.
We also exhibited at the NZ Civil Contractors Conference recently, featuring Isaac Group’s fully electric XE35U-E excavator and XC918EV wheel loader.
Our XC968EV with one of Watercare and Ghella Abergeldie’s E700 tippers.
We can now offer 200kWh, and 400kWh charging trailers for grid limited sites. The chargers can offer 50kW each to four machines at once or a maximum of 180kW to one machine. The 200kWh trailers weigh 2200kg.
Back at the XCMG factory the first 28t XC988 EV loader nearing completion.
The latest shape XE27U-E and XE60E electric excavators at the testing site.
Our E400 tippers have had new bodies fitted and are ready to ship.
A short video is here:
https://youtu.be/dltSCEOtgwc
Another video showing some semi tractors from a 600 unit order of E700s
https://youtu.be/DPGbIQ1TOKI
We can now offer the fully electric Shantui DE26X2 in New Zealand. Run time is around 5 hours from a 360kWh battery.
Our site office trailers have now arrived. We will soon tow one around NZ on a promotional tour. Let us know if you would like us to stop by your workplace to view. Pricing is $43,400 + GST including AC, a water heater and the furniture.
First look at a 6×4 hydrogen FCEV that XCMG are developing for New Zealand. The truck features 8 x 385l tanks for 66kg of usable hydrogen.
The domestic version and one of the possible hydrogen power sources.
The next GR1003 for New Zealand now completed at the factory.
We can now offer XCMG’s 5t 4WD forklift. They feature an impressive 117hp Cummins QSF3.8 and a three speed transmission. The standard mast version will be priced at $132,400 + GST
The TF1300 telehandlers have been delivered, one to Skevington Contracting in Palmerston, the other to Task Protection Services in Otane.
Another XE80N and trailer combo pickup by John Waldon of Entra Solutions in Tokoroa
An XE80CTOR and trailer heading off to Palmerston for Joyce’s Contracting and Conrad Graham picking up an XE60ED Mini for Protein Dynamics.
A training day from XCMG factory staff for our Etrucks® techs on the XE35U-E
XCMG now have 4 battery electric XDR80TE’s working autonomously in a mine in Fuchuan.
They also have released vertical battery swap capable and methanol hybrid (ICE to generator) version of the XDR80TE
Battery trailers on a grander scale at the mining equipment factory seen plugged in to a mobile DC charging trailer. Just the thing for that off grid infrastructure project.
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Our first robotic battery swapping station for trucks has arrived. It will be assembled in Penrose next to SH1, to swap E700 batteries.
On a grander scale this ship in China also has a battery swap system with 50,000kWh stored in a series of 20′ containers.
Another EECA contestable funding round for zero emissions vehicles, technology and off highway equipment is now open. $4 million available this time, the link is here.
https://www.eeca.govt.nz/co-funding/transport-emission-reduction/low-emission-transport-fund/round-12-demonstration-of-vehicles-technology-and-off-road/
The latest list of zero emissions trucks and off highway plant from Etrucks® that could qualify for this funding round is in this dropbox link. Contact us for a .pdf if you prefer.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s4auxb656uy020c98kr2j/Etrucks-Plant-List.pdf?rlkey=yv8eonp2h1baqknugyz7oqw0c&dl=0
XCMG will release the XE27U-E small excavator in early 2024. The machine now has a larger 43kWh battery and a similar cabin to the XE35U-E.
We can now offer pricing for the 23t XE215E excavator with a 423kWh battery for 6 to 7 hours continuous run time.
XCMG will develop a fully electric XC988EV. The 27.5t wheel loader will feature a 525kWh battery and 5cbm bucket. This is the diesel version.
XCMGs new 6×4 with a fixed BYD battery and rubber rear suspension seen here as a RHD mixer truck for Thailand. The cab chassis tare is 8900kg.
The first production version of the XC938EV 11t fully electric wheel loader is now off line. We have a couple of these ordered for New Zealand.
A couple of short videos of the XC968EVs in China
Another tethered unit
https://youtu.be/dD9wT3DNo5I
And two battery units loading coal
https://youtu.be/jeZvGAkfyu0
We have a 2% finance offer on stock units of 6t LW180K and 16t XC948 diesel wheel loaders. We can also source five units of the 20t XC958s originally destined for Australia, at $207,000 + GST ex Penrose.
Delivery day for Chris Tollemache of Brand Nations XE100C scissor.
Pick up of an XE60 Mini by Mathew Cropp of Frontline Systems
A tracked XE80CTOR going out for Gahan Energy in Lower Hutt.
An interesting concept to assemble wind turbines without a crane.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONDkU0h3bqY
XCMG’s XR1600E drill seen here with a 6.3m diameter drill head.
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XCMGs market leading EV range on display at our Fieldays® display.
The roll out of the fully electric XC968EVs continues around the world. This unit running in a large aggregates yard in Thailand.
The delivery ceremony of the thirty units heading off to Henan.
https://youtu.be/3_b_QLQw5aY
A newspaper article about the release in Holland. The patented XCMG tri-motor drive system offers operating savings of up to $40,000 a year over an equivalent diesel loader.
The tethered version can operate within a 25m radius of the power source.
https://youtu.be/dD9wT3DNo5I
XCMG have released pictures of their prototype hydrogen fuel cell wheel loader based on the XC968EV
The E700 tractor fitted with the larger 350kWh CATL battery. XCMG have reached agreement with CATL for direct factory support in New Zealand. This is now available in Auckland, and will be soon in Wellington and Christchurch.
Our DC charger range has expanded with 240, 320 and 400kW dual gun units now available.
The fully electric skid steer now available with remote control.
The larger tracked version will be available in electric next year.
These 75t rated electric port tractors are in assembly for Germany and South Korea. 75, 90 and 120t rated versions are available, as is right hand drive.
Firth’s new XCB-L35 electric forklift is now on site in Manukau.
Firth’s electric mixer truck in Hamilton for pre delivery work.
Our first two towable site offices are now ready to ship. These 5800 x 2250mm tandem trailers feature galvanized chassis, roof mounted air conditioning and a small kitchenette. Total weight under 2500kg and available ex Auckland for $43,670 + GST
Our mini telehandlers are once again ready to ship and arriving in August.
An IMP120J turret boom on it’s way to Rotorua for Red Stag Wood Solutions
Dushan Govorko picking up Tri-state Electricals XE80N and trailer combo.
Waste Managements XC958 is now on site, complete with fire supression.
The ET120 spider excavator is now available with triangulated tracks if you need to run in very soft conditions.
A video is here:
https://youtu.be/ZFdx2bMMep8
XCMG have released a series of high speed machines. The wheel loader and excavator can both reach 80kph.
The latest 8 tonne pad foot roller with Cummins QSB and Danfoss hydraulics.
XCMGs simple and rugged XC360 forestry skidder.
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Come and see us at the National Fieldays®, June 14th to 17th at Mystery Creek. We will be on our usual site D24 near the South Gate
We will display a range of electric and diesel machines including the New Zealand debut of our fully electric excavator the XE35U-E and the XC918EV fully electric wheel loader.
Fonterra (F69) and Phoenix (E90) will also exhibit their E700s.
Our first fully electric concrete mixer truck is now in New Zealand.
Our E400s now have the tipper bodies fitted at the factory.
A short video is here:
https://youtu.be/6UeIqIoPZPk
XCMG remains the third largest construction machinery manufacturer in the world.
Our first visit to XCMG factories with clients since Covid hit included a visit to the mining equipment base.
We also visited the truck assembly line to see the latest rubber suspension system from Hendrickson. This system saves around 260kg compared to leaf springs.
E700s to be built as concrete mixer trucks on the line.
Electric motors and AMTs ready for installation.
Currently XCMGs most impressive battery electric machine, the 37t GR350EP. Bigger than a Cat 18M3 with a 525kWh battery for 5 to 6 hour run time.
Also at the grader factory the 74t diesel GR5505
XCMG’s fully electric 4.5t dual drum roller with joystick control.
An interesting insulated moving floor semi trailer for bitumen delivery.
A long boom XC958 ready for delivery to East Tamaki for Waste Management.
The XD120RT,12m working height, diesel scissor lifts are back in stock.
An XE80W Multitask heading to Napier Pine
Another XE100W off to Blenheim for Flight Timbers
Introducing XCMG’s 4.5t backhoe loader. The whole cabin rotates 230 degrees with the digger boom for much improved excavation capability.
The latest 4WD spider excavator from XCMG, the ET120
A video is here;
https://youtu.be/wDOFVTnNadE
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It is XCMG’s customer festival this week in Xuzhou to display the latest technology. As part of that festival we can offer discounts on any confirmed new build orders placed until the end of May. If you are considering new XCMG equipment, its a good time to place that order.
The New Zealand launch of the XE35U-E electric excavators will be at the Fieldays, June 14-17 at Mystery Creek. Come and see us at site D24.
A short video of the XE35U-e at the factory is here:
https://youtu.be/r5oD7ShBKGM
I had a quick drive of the 23t XC975EV electric loader at the factory recently. Super stable on it’s 750/65/R25 tyres.
A short video is here:
https://youtu.be/cfuG5qV3R4w
Introducing XCMG’s fully electric XC7-SR07E 3 tonne skid steer loader.
A truck battery swap station seen on a fuel station forecourt in Xuzhou. The chargers can also be used for fixed battery trucks, or for private cars.
Our E700 8×4 cab chassis and 6×4 tractor remain the number one selling heavy electric trucks in China for the first quarter of 2023.
I also drove XCMG’s hydrogen FCEV trucks. The 6×4 tractor has 10 x 210l tanks with the hydrogen stored at 350bar. Very similar to an electric truck to drive, except the regeneration braking effect is much less.
A short video moving off in the hydrogen FCEV tipper is here:
https://youtu.be/rpaIVwDlKww
XCMG now have two versions of the battery swap capable, autonomous dump trucks. One swaps the battery from above, the other from the side.
This remote control 38 tonne excavator was ready to ship to a steel mill where it will work in temperatures reaching 85C. Apart from the 5G aerial, a few cameras and radar pads it looked much like any other excavator. Full autonomy in excavators will be achieved this year.
Some 21t and 27t electric excavators ready to ship to Brazil.
XCMG’s battery electric, dual drum, 4.5t roller is now in testing. The machine has electric drive motors and Danfoss hydraulics
XCMG also have a 500mm cut BEV road mill in testing. The 7500kg unit has a remarkable 8 hour run time on the 192kWh CATL battery
An XC938NZ soon to heading to Samoa for Apia Concrete.
An LC12 tracked scissor heading out to Flight Timber in Blenheim.
Another tracked scissor and trailer out to McGregor Construction in Putaruru
Another two XE60ED minis delivered to repeat customers, RS Wilson Construction in Gore, and FBR Building in Te Awamutu.
A new low ground pressure dozer can travel at 55kph for 300km. An ideal rapid deployment machine for clearing slips or working in soft ground conditions.
A video is here:
https://youtu.be/Vs-CBdYXx30
Also on rubber tracks the new XGT150 tipper with 15t carrying capacity
XCMG’s massive XR1600E, recently drilled 6.3m diameter to 84m depth for foundations for the new Xifeng bridge. The piles were drilled into a rock shelf some 40m beneath the ocean surface.
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A glimpse into the future with XCMG’s XDR80TE-AT. There is no cabin, these are for autonomous operation only. I saw the prototype at the factory a couple of months ago but wasn’t allowed to photograph it. The 80t capacity truck features battery swapping capability for continuous use.
The video is here with a glimpse of the battery swap system at 2.20
https://youtu.be/O_Fn0nc7_aA
These 240t diesel dump trucks have been running autonomously for a couple of years in Mongolia. There are 31 of them in the fleet, the clear advantages are safety and productivity.
Our first battery swap concrete mixer is ready to ship. This one has the latest CATL battery that is 300kg lighter and can now accept dual gun charging (under an 1 hour to 100%) where battery swapping is not available.
Two robotic battery swap stations now open to the public for trucks on the Chengdu to Chongqing highway.
XCMG continues to dominate heavy electric truck sales in China with 19% market share for the first quarter of 2023.
Our E400 tippers will now have the ability to charge EV equipment left on construction sites like the XE35U-E excavator.
A video of Green Gorilla’s XC968EV pushing waste in Drury.
https://youtu.be/PcY-21zIemo
Introducing the XC975EV 23t wheel loader with a 4.3m3 bucket. The massive 423 kWh LFP battery pack will give a full day of normal loading.
Another XC958 ready to ship to New Zealand, this one has a longer boom and L5 tyres.
An 8.5 tonne CPCD85 forklift ready to deliver to Akarana Timbers, Hamilton yard. This one has factory fitted scales as well as full width fork positioning
Delivery day for a CPCD30RT 3t 4WD forklift for John Ryall of Hansen Timber
The same model 4WD forklift off to Whanganui for Bullock Group
An XE100W scissor and trailer delivered to Mr Boaz from Shelving Depot
A couple more tracked scissors off to repeat customers McHale Hire or Shed Boss in Taupo.
An AMP26 mast lift being picked up by repeat customer Greg Rush from Stage Mechanics
