Claas believes battery-electric offers significant potential for applications, such as materials handling and municipal use.
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Among a selection of prototypes and new machines on its stand at Agritechnica, Claas showcased a battery-powered electric telehandler.
Diesel alternatives
Claas said they are taking an open-minded approach to developing alternatives to diesel-powered combustion engines.
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The German manufacturer sees battery-electric as offering significant potential in the lower performance range and for applications, such as for materials handling and municipal use.
The Scorpion 732e is, of course, a joint development with Liebherr. This machine is equipped with two independent 90kW electric motors, which roughly equate to 121hp.
The Scorpion 732e is, of course, a joint development with Liebherr.
It’s equipped with a 64-kWh modular battery, which the manufacturer says offers up to four hours of use. It also comes with a 22-kW on-board battery charger.
With a maximum tractive power of 53 kN, it features a top speed of 30 km/h.
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Among a selection of prototypes and new machines on its stand at Agritechnica, Claas showcased a battery-powered electric telehandler.
Diesel alternatives
Claas said they are taking an open-minded approach to developing alternatives to diesel-powered combustion engines.
The German manufacturer sees battery-electric as offering significant potential in the lower performance range and for applications, such as for materials handling and municipal use.
The Scorpion 732e is, of course, a joint development with Liebherr. This machine is equipped with two independent 90kW electric motors, which roughly equate to 121hp.
The Scorpion 732e is, of course, a joint development with Liebherr.
It’s equipped with a 64-kWh modular battery, which the manufacturer says offers up to four hours of use. It also comes with a 22-kW on-board battery charger.
With a maximum tractive power of 53 kN, it features a top speed of 30 km/h.
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