The crusher’s vibration has less impact on the electric excavator than on a diesel machine.
Volvo Construction Equipment
Easier to maintain than a diesel machine
The ECR25 Electric has the power Cox Construction needs while requiring a fraction of the maintenance performed on the diesel model that used to do the job: there are no engine oil changes and no filter changes, just the hydraulics system to maintain. And, according to the contractor, the vibration of the crusher affects the excavators much less than it affected the previous diesel models because they have far fewer components.
The ECR25 Electric machines run on top of a 600-volt crusher, so charging from the generator that powers the crushing set-up is convenient and draws minimal power.
Cox Construction was supported through the ECR25 Electric implementation process by Volvo dealer Nors Construction Equipment Canada.
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