Avant Tecno Launches e727 Electric Loader in US
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- Avant Tecno launched the e727 electric wheel loader in the US — its largest offering in North America, rated at 1,400 kg (~3,000 lbs.) of lifting capacity at over 10 feet of lift height.
- The e727 runs 5.5 hours continuously on a single liquid-cooled electric motor drawing from a 27 kWh battery, with charging from 10–80% taking just over an hour on a 22 kW L2 charger.
- Avant's all-new Autoshift is a smart, automatic two-speed transmission that adapts gear selection in real time based on torque and speed needs, eliminating manual shifting.
- The loader's electric motor drives two auxiliary hydraulic pumps, making it compatible with Avant's range of attachments across landscaping, construction, snow removal, and material handling.
- Beau Slavens, president of Avant Tecno USA, said bringing a fully electric loader as powerful and reliable as the diesel models to the US market "has been a long time coming," citing lower noise and reduced environmental impact.
- The timing is framed against volatile fuel prices, with the article arguing electric equipment has shifted from a want to a need for fleets as higher upfront costs and charging infrastructure are now easier to navigate than gas-price swings.
Why it matters: The e727 enters the US market at a moment when volatile fuel prices are pushing fleet operators toward electric equipment. Avant is betting that Autoshift, 5.5-hour runtime, and diesel-comparable lifting capacity will let commercial buyers trade higher upfront costs for insulation from diesel's price swings — a math problem that has historically kept electric loaders niche.
