Chinese multinational equipment brand SANY says its new, SY375E electric excavator will redefine heavy-duty performance and job site sustainability with its impressive range of capabilities – but one item leaps off the spec sheet: the massive, swappable 550 kWh CATL battery! The 40-ton class SY375E electric excavator is one of the latest SANY machines to make its way into Western markets, and packs a 200 kW permanent magnet synchronous motor that, in concert with the machine’s hydraulic actuators, delivers 235 kN of bucket digging force. More than enough, says SANY, to match the power and productivity of its diesel-powered counterparts on just about every job site. SANY isn’t content with just matching the capabilities of diesel equipment with its big EVs, however. They offer contractors working in urban areas, emission- and noise-restricted zones, or on big civil projects with long lead times and lots of exposure to swings in fuel costs a serious competitive advantage. “The construction industry isn’t just building infrastructure – it’s building the future,” writes Wesley Q. Yang, General Manager of SANY International, Europe. “And that future is electric.” Advertisement - scroll for more content I couldn’t agree more with Mr. Yang., but if you’re still on the fence, consider that the SANY SY375E’s compact swing radius (4.18 m, or just about 13.5 ft), low center of gravity, 35° gradability, and precise electronic and autonomous grade and leveling controls would make it ideally suited for rough or uneven terrain. That big battery, tho SANY battery packs; photo by Wesley Yang. Giant battery packs like the 550 kWh unit in this machine don’t typically bode well for efficiency plays – especially on job sites, where long machine idle times that can stretch for days effectively strand those battery assets. SANY has a clever workaround for the big SY375E, though, because this big battery is swappable! A number of sources cite an 18 minute swap time for the SY375E, as well as a smaller, 550 kWh battery pack that can be used by a number of other SANY heavy machines for even more job site flexibility, BESS options, and other smart energy deployment schemes. No word on pricing or local (US) availability, but if you reach out to SANY USA and promise the right guy an Adidas gym bag full of cash, I’m sure they’ll get you one. SOURCE | IMAGES: Wesley Yang, via LinkedIn. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here. Stay up to date with the latest content by subscribing to Electrek on Google News. You’re reading Electrek— experts who break news about Tesla, electric vehicles, and green energy, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow Electrek on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our YouTube channel for the latest reviews.
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