To complement its offering, now sees the release of the new 1,000l electric swing loader, the eS1000, which has been designed to be the ultimate expression of Mecalac's commitment to sustainability.

Productivity in the service of the environment

Based on the diesel powered AS1000, the eS1000 has been designed not to emit polluting gases during its use. For end users and local residents’ comfort, noise and vibration disturbances have also been drastically reduced, making it possible to use the machine both indoors and in sensitive environments. The swing loader architecture has been designed for economy of movement. This translates into reduced cycle times, noise and visual nuisance, maintenance costs and risks of accidents, as well as a lower impact on the environment. While diesel versions of the swing loader limit fuel consumption through this economy of motion, the electric eS1000 loader version has been designed to only consume the right amount of energy during operations. This is said to optimise battery use for eight hours.

In terms of stability, whatever is lifted by the bucket at the front, once the rear axle is locked, the machine has been designed so that it can be turned through 180° without any loss of steadiness, even with the wheels fully steered. Thanks to this, in all positions and on all terrains, the machine is designed to drastically transform the logistics of construction sites, while reliably and securely overcoming any obstacle with ease.

Mecalac states that urban construction sites and places with limited space and time to work are the natural environment for compact wheel loaders. Efficiency is determined by loading and unloading cycles and affected by time consuming manoeuvres. The company believes that its innovative swing loader concept is born from the desire to reduce these manoeuvres by swinging the boom, instead of moving the machine.

Mecalac e-Series range, for a green worksite with no compromise

Mecalac aim is to revolutionise urban worksites thanks to its full new range of 100% electric products. The company states that three electric Mecalac machines on the same urban site will save an average of 64t of CO2 annually when compared to the same models fitted with diesel engines. In addition, Mecalac says that its zero emission solution will limit noise pollution, enabling working indoors, as well as reducing costs related to maintenance and operation (with fuel being replaced by electricity).