LiuGong 870HE Electric Loader Tested at STRABAG Quarry
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- STRABAG is testing LiuGong’s 25‑ton 870HE electric wheel loader at its Slovenian quarry throughout the summer to evaluate zero‑emission integration.
- LiuGong 870HE is powered by a 423 kWh LFP CATL battery and a 210 kW electric motor, delivering a 7,500 kg rated load capacity with a 4.7 m³ bucket.
- LiuGong 870HE can charge from 10 % to 80 % in under an hour using DC fast charging up to 300 kW.
- Lutz Müller, Technical Manager Aggregates and Concrete at STRABAG, says decarbonising construction machinery is essential for reducing emissions and shows low‑emission operation can combine with high performance.
- Electrek notes that LiuGong, a major global heavy‑equipment player already selling in the U.S., is likely to expand its battery‑powered construction equipment market soon.
Why it matters: STRABAG can slash fuel expenses and meet its 2040 carbon‑neutral goal, while LiuGong gains a foothold in Europe and the U.S. market for electric construction gear.
