Skyjack electric focus at Bauma China

Following the successful launch of the scissors in North America and the booms in Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) region, both ranges are making their debut in the Asia Pacific region.

Charlie Patterson, President at Skyjack said, “We’re excited to continue our new E-Drive rollout across Asia Pacific. With significant reductions in cost of ownership, we have a truly competitive offering for the region. In addition to our classic simply reliable ethos, the new E-Drive machines will see our customers getting more done for less while also having an eye towards meaningful sustainability improvements.”

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The scissors offer an innovative drive system that is designed to provide exceptional duty cycles and fully proportional controls. The new range also boasts improved efficiency, controllability, and torque. This means there is an improvement of up to 20% in runtime per charge. E-Drive provides over 25% grade ability, so that climbing loading ramps is easy.

The scissor range will carry Skyjack’s ECO mark as rental companies and major contractors face increasing demands for sustainability information. Skyjack’s E-Drive scissors ECO benefits include:

Operational carbon saving compared to previous models.

• Improved run time per charge.
• Zero emissions.
• Quiet machines, white noise alarm optional.
• Leak containment (Ecotray) optional.
• Biodegradable oil optional.

Chan Tran, Asia-Pacific VP of Operations, Skyjack commented, “We know how important run time is to our customers. A longer run time per charge, plus fewer lifetime charge cycles, means that our customers will spend less on batteries over the life of the machine.”

Booms on show 

Skyjack’s new electric booms include the all-electric axle-based drive, while high performance AC electric traction and pump motors deliver high torque power and consistent multi-function capability.

The new booms have been designed to meet true job performance expectations, whether it be navigating rough terrain or lifting the platform.

An oscillating steer axle works in conjunction with the drive system to keep all four tires in contact with the ground, even in the roughest of terrain.

Improved traction provides a smoother ride and consistent multi-function capability delivers a superior operator experience, says the company, with up to 45% gradeability.

“The new models boast exceptional duty cycle performance, capable of supporting more than a typical full day’s use of machine operation,” said Tran. “An additional 30 minutes of reserve allows the units to operate in stowed drive for travel to a charging point.”

Like the scissors, the new booms feature the ECO mark and offer:

• 42% operational carbon saving compared to previous model,
• Zero emissions,
• <70 dB inherently quiet machine operation (excluding alarms),
• 90% recyclable by weight,
• 50% less hydraulic connections and optional bio-degradable hydraulic oil,
• Telematics and remote diagnostics reduces site visits and operational carbon footprint.

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