Caterpillar will exhibit four electric machine concepts, including battery prototypes, at Bauma 2022, Oct. 24-30 in Munich, Germany, to assist clients during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future.
Caterpillar is committed to providing purpose-built solutions to assist clients in achieving their sustainability goals, regardless of area, worksite, or individual customer requirements.
The battery electric machine prototypes include the 301.9 tiny excavator, 320 medium excavator, 950 GC medium wheel loader, and 906 compact wheel loader, among others.
Caterpillar battery prototypes power the tractors, which also contain an onboard AC charger. The startup also intends to offer offboard DC rapid charging.
“Caterpillar is well positioned to help customers reach their sustainability goals, including lowering emissions on the job site,” said Tony Fassino, President of Construction Industries Group.
“It’s important we meet customers on their sustainability journey today with a variety of solutions including machines that run on renewable fuels or technology that increases fuel efficiency, as well as supporting them into the future as we power our next generation of machines.”
These machines’ Caterpillar-designed batteries will also be available to power other industrial applications. The lithium-ion battery family is based on established Caterpillar technology and boasts a modular architecture that allows for customizable combinations across numerous applications.
The batteries are designed to be scalable to industry and customer performance requirements, as well as to maximize sustainability throughout their lives, which includes recycling and reuse at the end of life.
“Our electrified products leverage our deep system integration experience and are designed to meet the performance expectations that customers have come to expect from Caterpillar,” said Joe Creed, President of the Energy & Transportation Group.
“We’re focused on helping our customers achieve the optimal product and job site energy lifecycle, allowing them to maximize value and minimize their total cost of operation.”
The 301.9 and 906 are expected to be the first models to hit the market.
