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ZQUIP, a project backed by Moog Construction, has introduced an innovative energy supply system for emission-free construction machinery. This solution allows equipment owners to customize their vehicles to operate either on diesel fuel or battery power.
Moog engineers can “ZQUIP” a diesel-hydraulic construction vehicle, such as an excavator, by removing the diesel engine and installing a modular conversion kit that includes one, two, three, or more energy modules measuring 1.2 by 0.8 meters. Vehicle owners can then choose the type and amount of energy for their machines.
Multipurpose battery with retrofitting machine benefits
ZQUIP offers different modular solutions:
- Battery Modules: Available in HP versions with liquid cooling for extended runtimes.
- Hybrid Modules: Designed with a 48-litre diesel fuel tank to work in conjunction with a battery module, and charge the battery while the machine is operating.
- DC Accessory: Enables fast charging other applications, including Battery Operated Asset and EV.
- AC Accessory: Supplies power for electric equipment and devices such as lights, power tools, and compressors.
These modules can potentially charge any type of machine, enhancing versatility and operational flexibility.
The flexibility of the modules helps owners maximize their return on investment and increase machine utilization. Large batteries for heavy equipment can be expensive, but ZQUIP cross-platform compatibility supports multiple brands and models, meaning modules can be swapped and recharged within the same construction site. These modules can be exchanged either off-board or on-board the machines, depending on operational needs.
“ZQUIP’s adaptable energy exchange means you can operate your machine regardless of which energy source the world chooses for construction vehicles. A machine equipped with ZQuip can be emission-free when needed or run on diesel to extend its workday.
says Rob Bauer, Engineering Manager at ZQUIP.
The ZQUIP diesel power module acts as a range extender, ensuring that battery modules remain charged to maximize uptime, creating a hybrid machine.”
A hybrid system on demand
The diesel power modules have a footprint of 1.2 by 0.8 meters and a height of 1.1 meters—the same dimensions as ZQUIP’s 140 kWh battery power module, the ZQ140. The diesel power module delivers a continuous power output of 25 kW, features a 48-liter fuel tank, and integrates with IoT-connected ZQUIP software.
ZQUIP vehicle owners do not need to spend money taking a machine out of service for engine maintenance. Workers can simply transport, swap, and service the diesel engine module easily and cost-effectively, while the operator and machine continue working with new engine modules.
This configuration allows the machine to operate with zero emissions on the construction site, as may be required by regulatory laws, but use fuel on the road, conserving a significant amount of energy during transit.
“ZQUIP gives construction vehicle owners the freedom to choose what adds value to their operations now and in the future—this is part of our customer-centric approach. Fleet owners with ZQUIP machines can bid on emission-free construction sites or not; they can deploy the vehicle type they want and use their preferred power source—electric, diesel, hydrogen fuel cell, hydrogen internal combustion engine, or whatever the future holds.”
Bauer adds.
ZQUIP to Debut at Bauma 2025
At Bauma 2025, Moog will present a ZQUIP-modified Caterpillar crawler excavator powered by a ZQ140 exchange module. The demonstration will showcase how the ZQ140 Battery Module works in conjunction with the ZQUIP-DC accessory fast charger, which will charge an excavator, and the ZQUIP-AC accessory to power lights or a range of handheld tools.
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