i don't know if it is just the video but the high pitch whine from the 230E would drive me crazy. Defiantly not as noticeable when the cab was closed. It looks like is moves about as good as the Diesel counterpart. I would love to see if Volvo would let you do a day (or more) of actual in the field work on one as a real test drive/promotional.
Needs to be hybrid, small eng to track place to place and also charge battery. Needs to last 8 hrs or job will require 2 machines and operators to get the same amount of work done.
It seems like Volvo missed a trick by not offering a long "demonstration lease" on a new machine until an approved-used unit was available. I've been incredibly impressed with the Hyundai, especially for a well used second hand machine.
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. There was a sharp whine on the 230 that was unpleasant and boy that bucket was small. But you were able to cope with that really well and we were able to hear you talking, while it was running. There are definite places where an electric excavator would be preferable. Nice job, Chris.
Someone said, in another thread, that the whine comes from the hydraulic systems. It's probably just the same as on a diesel rig but more noticeable now that the engine noise is gone.
That was a fun show and nice to get to talk to you again Chris. Always neat to get to ask stuff about things that come to mine watching these videos and get more clarified answers than you can on a video comment most of the time. Thanks again for taking the time to chat at the show.
Couple of big kids playing with the toy excavator and toy truck there at the end lol. Good times, good times. That electric excavator definitely has its place in the market. It's not for every job or situation, but it is pretty cool.
18:18 - That's the new equipment that will be on the Bealy Good 90 acre project. hehe Wished I could've jumped on a plane and popped over to say hi. It looked great fun seeing all of the different machines/tools etc.
Ah c'mon guys, about the whole Volvo "thing" - let it go, it has been explained several times now. Chris needed a bigger excavator asap, and he couldn't wait for Volvo to get one in his price range, and the size he wanted, so he had to pull the trigger on the Hyundai, in order to not lose jobs he already had contracts on. The essential here is time, or the lack thereof. It doesn't look good on your resume if clients starts to cancel contracts because you can't fulfill them. Here in Denmark the clients can actually sue you if you fail to fulfilling a contract, and I'm pretty sure it's the same especially in the US, where everybody is suing everybody else, even for minute problems. Chris could, potentially, have seen himself in big legal and financial trouble.
You're missing the point, grandpop. With Chris' marketing exposure, the Volvo executives should have found an upgraded machine ASAP for him. He's been giving them free advertising for several years, now. You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment.
@@gatekeeper08210 No dude, I'm not missing any point, you are. Chris had put his purchase on the backburner for quite awhile, waiting for Volvo to come up with a solution, but as said - countless times now - Volvo didn't HAVE, and couldn't GET a machine that was in the specs of Chris' demands in time, and Chris couldn't wait any longer because he had jobs that HAD to be addressed or he would potentially lose the contracts. I really do not understand why some of you guys in here are trying to stir up a sh**storm against Volvo, because Chris is obviously still on very good terms with them - heck he'd just attended the 9/26 Utility Expo in Louisville, KY, at the Volvo booth for a meet 'n greet, do you think he would've done that if he had a problem with Volvo?! Of course not, he would've flipped to the Hyundai booth, but he didn't - what does that tell you? Stop trying to make a problem where there isn't any.
@@jrand2631 - Who made you the channel moderator. My comments were intended as advise to Chris. With 3 million + viewers per month, Chris has been giving Volvo free marketing exposure, since he started making videos. That has to equate to hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in free advertising for Volvo. That should be worth some consideration from Volvo - and they ignored it. "You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment."
The laid back fun and laughter with friends - the enamored fans from near and far - good times! I have to say .. from the outside of the EC230 .. that squeal was annoying.
Thanks Chris enjoyed the look at the show have seen DP,s Clinton's, Matt's and you all give a good vision for us here in Australia hope to actually get there one day soon now that I've retired Cheers Kym Adelaide
Man, I was hoping you got to spend a few minutes with Andrew Camarata. I can't answer for how other people interact, only for myself; but I have been supporting both of you for along time now and..... Anyhow, looks like y'all had fun. glad to see so many of the people I watch together in one place.
I worked for a company as a mechanic when the 555E came out, they went thru operators like crazy and we swapped one machine back and forth between a 2 and 4 stick i know it was 10x a year because the “operator” couldnt run one or the other. I could run both just as good as the other but it took a few minutes to get in the rhythm.
We would need to see charging speed and battery options. For sure, there's a real function for the battery pack as a counter weight. My guess is you could pack a LOT of batteries in a machine like that but it would cost more. When battery prices come down electric rigs becomes inevitable.
I suspect remote locations in rough terrain with regular relocation like Chris works is a less than optimal solution. I could see a permanent jobsite like a quarry might be a better match for the technology.
@tjbjornson154 Yeah, true. I’d be concerned about leaving a big solar charger unguarded on a remote job site too. Although, we routinely leave machines worth six figures sitting all alone out there.
Going off previous experiences with the Cat electric counterpart. It'll run for about 2-3 hours then need a charge for 45min to an hour. At this point the battery technology is just not far enough for this to be viable for the jobs he does
Hey, Big Muskie and The Gem of Egypt were both electric. Of course they both had on site power plants and big ass extension cords. But they were electric. My concern is emergency operations. Natural disasters when you need the machine 24 hours a day for a week or two. Or military applications.Those things would be useless.
They're quiet and have zero emissions, though. For applications when they're easily charged and working in enclosed spaces, they'll be great. Especially working around potentially flammable or explosive dust.
I’ve got a Tesla and it is fantastic. I especially like the noises it makes when you open it up. I REALLY like it. I’ve got a 360 and I want to upgrade it ….and of course an electric version is an option. But cmon, what the hell is that noise? It sounds like an electronic speed controller on steroids. That can’t be right, surely. Dogs will be howling for miles around. I think I’ll keep my diesel machine for the moment. The hum of the engine is my therapy, my happy place.
I have noticed one of these machines on the Charlotte Douglass Airport project. It's usually sitting out by the road when I go buy on the way to the gun range.
I'm pretty sure you've already thought of this....but....how would you recharge out on your job sites? Would you have to have a generator running all night so it would be ready for the next day? Not too many of your job sites has a power outlet handy.
A big portable diesel electric plant charging the batteries. Yeah, that makes sense! And solar panels are out of the question as the unit is running during most of the sun time. So we’re reduced to a trailer mounted battery bank that recharges the machine overnight. Then the trailer has to be taken to a charging station the next day. Very convenient!
I can see a lot of options. For example, I saw a video of a company that has these battery containers with DC fast charging for hire. Whetever is the cheapest in the end, I guess. If you can slash fuel and maintenance costs...
The electric machines will no doubt fill a niche where being quiet and free of local pollution are important, but keeping the cab warm in cold weather is a challenge.
Deisel generator would be needed at large jobs to keep the thing charged. Who is gonna stick around after a long hard day working to make sure the unit is recharged for the next day.
That's a small, weirdly shaped bucket on that thing. Also notice they have piles of sand for the demo, which is much lighter than dirt. I wonder how the lifting capacity on that thing compares to the equivalent sized diesel machine, because I feel like how their demo is set up doesn't really give you a good sense of how much power it has. I will say though, I just did a job underground digging new footings under a hundred year old hotel, and we had to constantly be running fans and air monitors in the basement to counteract the emissions from the minis and skid steers we were running in the enclosed space. An electric machine would be pretty handy for that type of job.
It’s a Scandinavian style grading bucket designed for tilt rotators. That machine has a steel wrist coupler so I assume it normally has one on it. The shape and angles of the bucket maximizes the use of the tilt rotator when working around obstacles.
I think Volvo should give you one of those for free for promotional how to videos. Hint,hint to the people at Volvo!😊 Take care Chris and God Bless!!!❤😊
The noise would drive me crazy. Seems digging clay would be a much better test. Impractical at a show, but I wonder how long the charge lasts under load or in cold weather.
not reasons its legit electric batteries either take ages or cant charge if they're too cold or too warm and if ur far from a 240 or higher voltage charger u cant really charge the machine either@@thecouchtripper
It would drive me round the bend, I can only guess that they created it as a safety feature for those outside the machine. The low mmm sound in the background is the hydraulic pump and motor. Thr high pitched sound is too loud to be the "chopper" in the control system, which is why I believe it's an actual manufacturer made noise for safety?
Starting to see quite a few electric machinery in use in Norway now. They are primarily used on Urban sites specifically within cities. Some have gone as far as to demand the use of electric equippement within city limits. I guess they can be used on smaller rural jobs if you have a battery backup system with solar or something, but it's way too expensive and cumbersome to transport for most smaller companies to even concider it.
Seems like they should build it like a train with diesel electric but still have a big battery bank. Then it can run constantly with diesel running as needed to top off battery bank ,only bad thing is cost will be high because of diesel and electric on one machine but a Toyota prius is made like that
Couldn’t imagine working all day doing labor tasks in the vicinity of that whining MoFo. It’d drive some people insane, me being one of them. Didn’t seem too bad inside the AC cab for Chris though. 🤣 Still can’t stand the squashed duck backup alert.
Seems like it would be a good idea but the run time I just can not see it I did hear that Cummins was coming out with a hydrogen motor to take the place of diesel motor not really sure about that electric excavator might be practical in some applications cool video
Cool that Hyundai was right next to Volvo, LOL. How do the machines (diesel vs electric) match up size wise or should I put it weight and ability? Like was that electric one compatible to your 220 performance and weight?
I think people's hang ups about EVs are making them blind to what this machine is. Modern EV tech made this niche product possible. These are for indoor applications, underground and urban projects that are noise and emissions sensitive. At best it's a stepping stone to replace standard excavators.
I'm not sold on electrification of this type of equipment, just yet. Its not the electric drivetrain that bothers me, its the power source. Battery tech hasn't surpassed the runtime of combustion engines. Having said that, electric motors can be build to be so much more efficient than an combustion counterpart and take up significantly less space and less weight. Its the lifespan of the batteries that concerns me. If something that is built to perform a specific job and nearly never move, then it could be built to be connected to the grid. Batteries wouldn't even be needed in this case. Example, shipping port container cranes. Nonetheless and having said alllllll that... we have to start somewhere. Finding the strengths and weaknesses has to start somewhere.
He did not say in this one but in prior videos Chris said it about the same for machine, but need to add charging station to the cost like generator that can be brought to site. However he also said that electric motor has lower maintenance costs than his machines. The rest of the machine is identical like the hydraulics so it functions the exact same way. Truth is the only change is what turns the hydraulic pumps.
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i don't know if it is just the video but the high pitch whine from the 230E would drive me crazy. Defiantly not as noticeable when the cab was closed. It looks like is moves about as good as the Diesel counterpart. I would love to see if Volvo would let you do a day (or more) of actual in the field work on one as a real test drive/promotional.
Looking at Volvo spec sheet ,run time is 4 to 5 hours ,
It used 4% while paying in the sand@@thatdave86
Needs to be hybrid, small eng to track place to place and also charge battery. Needs to last 8 hrs or job will require 2 machines and operators to get the same amount of work done.
The whine is from the hydraulics. You can’t hear it over the diesel on a diesel powered one
Yeah, that high pitch whistle is the first thing that got me too.
I enjoyed watching you and DC play in the sandbox with the little truck and excavator. Thanks
Still can’t believe Volvo wouldn’t find you some type of deal on you newest used excavator. Would have been a great marketing tool for them.
there wasn't anything available, they wanted to help.
It seems like Volvo missed a trick by not offering a long "demonstration lease" on a new machine until an approved-used unit was available. I've been incredibly impressed with the Hyundai, especially for a well used second hand machine.
You never want a good customer to have to go to a good competitor, they may never come back. Volvo definitely didn't do themselves any favors.
Chris is one guy, Volvo makes their money from big construction companies that buy multiple excavators at a time.
@@gregs9187DIRT PERFECT Mike loves his Hyundai 210
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. There was a sharp whine on the 230 that was unpleasant and boy that bucket was small. But you were able to cope with that really well and we were able to hear you talking, while it was running. There are definite places where an electric excavator would be preferable. Nice job, Chris.
Someone said, in another thread, that the whine comes from the hydraulic systems. It's probably just the same as on a diesel rig but more noticeable now that the engine noise is gone.
Preferably in a scrapyard like all these bullshit EVs there pushing on people.
That was a fun show and nice to get to talk to you again Chris. Always neat to get to ask stuff about things that come to mine watching these videos and get more clarified answers than you can on a video comment most of the time. Thanks again for taking the time to chat at the show.
And no grass was harmed in the making of this video. lol Would have enjoyed watching this IRL. Looks like you all had a good time.
Really cool autograph session. Looks like a bunch of people were in line.
The sound effects on the haul truck was amazing 😂
Couple of big kids playing with the toy excavator and toy truck there at the end lol. Good times, good times.
That electric excavator definitely has its place in the market. It's not for every job or situation, but it is pretty cool.
18:18 - That's the new equipment that will be on the Bealy Good 90 acre project. hehe
Wished I could've jumped on a plane and popped over to say hi. It looked great fun seeing all of the different machines/tools etc.
Ah c'mon guys, about the whole Volvo "thing" - let it go, it has been explained several times now.
Chris needed a bigger excavator asap, and he couldn't wait for Volvo to get one in his price range, and the size he wanted, so he had to pull the trigger on the Hyundai, in order to not lose jobs he already had contracts on. The essential here is time, or the lack thereof.
It doesn't look good on your resume if clients starts to cancel contracts because you can't fulfill them. Here in Denmark the clients can actually sue you if you fail to fulfilling a contract, and I'm pretty sure it's the same especially in the US, where everybody is suing everybody else, even for minute problems. Chris could, potentially, have seen himself in big legal and financial trouble.
You're missing the point, grandpop. With Chris' marketing exposure, the Volvo executives should have found an upgraded machine ASAP for him. He's been giving them free advertising for several years, now.
You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment.
@@gatekeeper08210 No dude, I'm not missing any point, you are.
Chris had put his purchase on the backburner for quite awhile, waiting for Volvo to come up with a solution, but as said - countless times now - Volvo didn't HAVE, and couldn't GET a machine that was in the specs of Chris' demands in time, and Chris couldn't wait any longer because he had jobs that HAD to be addressed or he would potentially lose the contracts.
I really do not understand why some of you guys in here are trying to stir up a sh**storm against Volvo, because Chris is obviously still on very good terms with them - heck he'd just attended the 9/26 Utility Expo in Louisville, KY, at the Volvo booth for a meet 'n greet, do you think he would've done that if he had a problem with Volvo?! Of course not, he would've flipped to the Hyundai booth, but he didn't - what does that tell you?
Stop trying to make a problem where there isn't any.
@@jrand2631 - Who made you the channel moderator.
My comments were intended as advise to Chris. With 3 million + viewers per month, Chris has been giving Volvo free marketing exposure, since he started making videos. That has to equate to hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in free advertising for Volvo. That should be worth some consideration from Volvo - and they ignored it.
"You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment."
Good to see all u guys together laughing and having fun 💯💯
That sound is a deal breaker 🤘🤘
ummm earmuffs or plugs? Come on! As if a loud ass diesel engine is any quieter.
Chris you guys are so entertaining. I think you had more fun on the toy excavator. Truck in the sandbox was just the thing. Have a great week.
The laid back fun and laughter with friends - the enamored fans from near and far - good times!
I have to say .. from the outside of the EC230 .. that squeal was annoying.
Extremely annoying
Usually that noise is drowned out by the overwhelming noise of the engine. Volvo needs to work on quieter hydraulics.
Sure looks like fun Chris! Nice get together sir.
Never lost any of ya sandbox skills bro. Hey a great all round video for sure. Safe travels. Ken.
Boys and their toys no matter what their age (and girls too) LOL - just love all this fun and new equipment innovations.
Thanks for the tour
You saying ''l cant see!'' And mike hanging out the door to see speaks volumes about the visibility on that loader. Volvo could make that better.
Looks like you guys were having way too much fun🤣😊
Great job on that electric excavator there chris
“Just shake it. It knows where it need to go”. I’m not even going to start on that line! 😂
Thanks Chris enjoyed the look at the show have seen DP,s Clinton's, Matt's and you all give a good vision for us here in Australia hope to actually get there one day soon now that I've retired
Cheers Kym
Adelaide
Man, I was hoping you got to spend a few minutes with Andrew Camarata. I can't answer for how other people interact, only for myself; but I have been supporting both of you for along time now and.....
Anyhow, looks like y'all had fun. glad to see so many of the people I watch together in one place.
THAT SQUEAL WOULD GET OLD IN A HURRY.. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Turn the radio up louder lol
I definitely want to go to the next one to meet them, they are my favorites.
Old Ford backhoe was a 4 stick and I was actually pretty good at one of those. They were the first machines I ever ran.
I worked for a company as a mechanic when the 555E came out, they went thru operators like crazy and we swapped one machine back and forth between a 2 and 4 stick i know it was 10x a year because the “operator” couldnt run one or the other. I could run both just as good as the other but it took a few minutes to get in the rhythm.
I was on a Ford 755, digging in french drain. I actually loved that thing@@young11984
The high pitch whine would drive me crazy! But with the door closed and tunes running probably ok!
Damn, that battery life went from 91% to 87% percent in less than 5 minutes.
Yeah just playing, not digging up tree stumps
So you would need a $100,000 diesel generator to power the thing. Makes sense.
They have their place like in closed air spaces but definitely not a replacement to diesel like the WEF would have you believe.
We would need to see charging speed and battery options. For sure, there's a real function for the battery pack as a counter weight. My guess is you could pack a LOT of batteries in a machine like that but it would cost more. When battery prices come down electric rigs becomes inevitable.
Someday I’m coming to one of these things!! I love your laugh!
The sandbox looked about to scale loading your truck with the 550!
I suspect remote locations in rough terrain with regular relocation like Chris works is a less than optimal solution. I could see a permanent jobsite like a quarry might be a better match for the technology.
@tjbjornson154
Yeah, true. I’d be concerned about leaving a big solar charger unguarded on a remote job site too. Although, we routinely leave machines worth six figures sitting all alone out there.
Going off previous experiences with the Cat electric counterpart. It'll run for about 2-3 hours then need a charge for 45min to an hour. At this point the battery technology is just not far enough for this to be viable for the jobs he does
You guys are having way too much fun.
It makes total sense for equipment that is totally hydraulic
Hey, Big Muskie and The Gem of Egypt were both electric. Of course they both had on site power plants and big ass extension cords. But they were electric. My concern is emergency operations. Natural disasters when you need the machine 24 hours a day for a week or two. Or military applications.Those things would be useless.
They're quiet and have zero emissions, though. For applications when they're easily charged and working in enclosed spaces, they'll be great. Especially working around potentially flammable or explosive dust.
@@Skorpychanthey're clearly not quiet. zero emissions is a lie. And actually, a diesel would be less prone to ignite flammable environs.
Think the smaller versions that can be transported and used by local municipalities would work .
That is one bad ass machine!
No thanks, diesel all day every day baby!!!! That high pitch whine would drive me crazy.
Love to see that thing ripping out stumps
That whine would drive me nuts..... 🤣
Thank you for sharing this with all
I’ve got a Tesla and it is fantastic. I especially like the noises it makes when you open it up. I REALLY like it.
I’ve got a 360 and I want to upgrade it ….and of course an electric version is an option.
But cmon, what the hell is that noise? It sounds like an electronic speed controller on steroids. That can’t be right, surely. Dogs will be howling for miles around.
I think I’ll keep my diesel machine for the moment. The hum of the engine is my therapy, my happy place.
I started by following you Chris then Mike and Clint and Matt you are all stars
Thats a big Bucket for a 230
I feel like this is kind of like an electric lawn mower. It’s okay if it’s a small yard you’re mowing, but if it’s a big yard it’s not efficient.
love to watch diesel creek Matt
Chris, l;ooked right at home with the kiddie mini excavator. OMG, Matt running that as well, so funny. OMG Matt loading the toy truck!! Priceless!
"stealth mode activated" that thing is so damn quiet
How do you charge it out in the field?
Right, Lighting Bolt means Good, till it BURNS.....and BURNS ....and BURNS!!!
The one problem I see with electric is battery replacement cost.
Cheaper than diesel engine maintenance.
A lot of fans from Dalton Ga.
I have noticed one of these machines on the Charlotte Douglass Airport project. It's usually sitting out by the road when I go buy on the way to the gun range.
Mike whooped your arse on the mini
big generator on every job , don't think we are there yet
Surprised how much noise it actually makes.
Not quite a blown Jimmy diesel though. Lol
I'm pretty sure you've already thought of this....but....how would you recharge out on your job sites? Would you have to have a generator running all night so it would be ready for the next day? Not too many of your job sites has a power outlet handy.
A big portable diesel electric plant charging the batteries. Yeah, that makes sense! And solar panels are out of the question as the unit is running during most of the sun time. So we’re reduced to a trailer mounted battery bank that recharges the machine overnight. Then the trailer has to be taken to a charging station the next day. Very convenient!
I can see a lot of options. For example, I saw a video of a company that has these battery containers with DC fast charging for hire. Whetever is the cheapest in the end, I guess. If you can slash fuel and maintenance costs...
The electric machines will no doubt fill a niche where being quiet and free of local pollution are important, but keeping the cab warm in cold weather is a challenge.
😮 A very sweet machine❤
good video
One thing I wonder is if it can be connected to a bank power source if used stationary and just run it plugged in
As permanent, I'm sure the factory can do it. Temporary, I doubt it. The power source would have to be set up ahead of time.
I was there too
No one seems to talk about the recharging, at the end of the day, on the site!!!!
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Deisel generator would be needed at large jobs to keep the thing charged. Who is gonna stick around after a long hard day working to make sure the unit is recharged for the next day.
That's a small, weirdly shaped bucket on that thing. Also notice they have piles of sand for the demo, which is much lighter than dirt. I wonder how the lifting capacity on that thing compares to the equivalent sized diesel machine, because I feel like how their demo is set up doesn't really give you a good sense of how much power it has.
I will say though, I just did a job underground digging new footings under a hundred year old hotel, and we had to constantly be running fans and air monitors in the basement to counteract the emissions from the minis and skid steers we were running in the enclosed space. An electric machine would be pretty handy for that type of job.
Rams are hydraulic, power is the same. The electric motor can handle the instantaneous load changed better than a diesel engine.
It’s a Scandinavian style grading bucket designed for tilt rotators. That machine has a steel wrist coupler so I assume it normally has one on it. The shape and angles of the bucket maximizes the use of the tilt rotator when working around obstacles.
Nemsis Black lenses - The oakleys of the blue collar man lmao
Clinton's plaid shirt was scaring folk off.
😊👍🏻
That high pitch squeal would get old quick.
What's the actual run time for an electric machine like that? Isn't it only 4 hours? Don't know that I believe that though
Electric machines would be great in scrap yards.
Kevin is a lefty? I like him even a little bit more now.
Cranes work quickly
Blows right through that puffy sand. How do you think it would handle some hard rocky dirt?
I think aallthose machines are really really Awesome to me
That is cool Peace out
Sounds like a Vaccum Cleaner LOL How many Hours do they recon before a Recharge is Required Chris. and how long will that eat into a Working Day!!
I think Volvo should give you one of those for free for promotional how to videos. Hint,hint to the people at Volvo!😊
Take care Chris and God Bless!!!❤😊
The noise would drive me crazy. Seems digging clay would be a much better test. Impractical at a show, but I wonder how long the charge lasts under load or in cold weather.
not reasons its legit electric batteries either take ages or cant charge if they're too cold or too warm and if ur far from a 240 or higher voltage charger u cant really charge the machine either@@thecouchtripper
It would drive me round the bend, I can only guess that they created it as a safety feature for those outside the machine. The low mmm sound in the background is the hydraulic pump and motor. Thr high pitched sound is too loud to be the "chopper" in the control system, which is why I believe it's an actual manufacturer made noise for safety?
I hate the future already, lol. @@thecouchtripper
Starting to see quite a few electric machinery in use in Norway now. They are primarily used on Urban sites specifically within cities. Some have gone as far as to demand the use of electric equippement within city limits.
I guess they can be used on smaller rural jobs if you have a battery backup system with solar or something, but it's way too expensive and cumbersome to transport for most smaller companies to even concider it.
I would hate to have one of these i need some SOUND!
and how would you charge it on a job in the midle of nowhere>?
Seems like they should build it like a train with diesel electric but still have a big battery bank. Then it can run constantly with diesel running as needed to top off battery bank ,only bad thing is cost will be high because of diesel and electric on one machine but a Toyota prius is made like that
Couldn’t imagine working all day doing labor tasks in the vicinity of that whining MoFo. It’d drive some people insane, me being one of them. Didn’t seem too bad inside the AC cab for Chris though. 🤣
Still can’t stand the squashed duck backup alert.
How do you charge it on site ,a diesel generator?
Seems like it would be a good idea but the run time I just can not see it I did hear that Cummins was coming out with a hydrogen motor to take the place of diesel motor not really sure about that electric excavator might be practical in some applications cool video
Cool that Hyundai was right next to Volvo, LOL.
How do the machines (diesel vs electric) match up size wise or should I put it weight and ability? Like was that electric one compatible to your 220 performance and weight?
Weird bucket on the 230, and hated that loud whine. That would drive me crazy.
Maybe you couldn't hear it from the cab.
I can see a need and a use, but we will always need the diesel motors.
Does it come with a heavy duty extension cord?
Nice
You should talk Volvo into dropping one of these off at you job site to use and assess.
Quite the celebrity...😀😀
I think people's hang ups about EVs are making them blind to what this machine is. Modern EV tech made this niche product possible. These are for indoor applications, underground and urban projects that are noise and emissions sensitive. At best it's a stepping stone to replace standard excavators.
Inside, great for when they catch on fire.
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I bet the batteries are affordable 👍
I'm not sold on electrification of this type of equipment, just yet. Its not the electric drivetrain that bothers me, its the power source. Battery tech hasn't surpassed the runtime of combustion engines. Having said that, electric motors can be build to be so much more efficient than an combustion counterpart and take up significantly less space and less weight. Its the lifespan of the batteries that concerns me. If something that is built to perform a specific job and nearly never move, then it could be built to be connected to the grid. Batteries wouldn't even be needed in this case. Example, shipping port container cranes. Nonetheless and having said alllllll that... we have to start somewhere. Finding the strengths and weaknesses has to start somewhere.
That electric motor whine tho..
Did they give a ball park price ? I would be curious how it compares ?
He did not say in this one but in prior videos Chris said it about the same for machine, but need to add charging station to the cost like generator that can be brought to site. However he also said that electric motor has lower maintenance costs than his machines. The rest of the machine is identical like the hydraulics so it functions the exact same way. Truth is the only change is what turns the hydraulic pumps.
thank you
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