Farmers Weekly’s complete guide to battery-powered loaders

Peter Hill 25 April 2024

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With performance figures to match their diesel-fuelled stablemates, the growing number of battery-electric loaders now available to farmers provides a quieter, more economical and potentially more environmentally friendly alternative, whatever type of loader design they favour.

And more are on their way; at last year’s Agritechnica, Dieci with the Mini Agri-e 26.6 and Claas (via its manufacturing partner Liebherr) with the Scorpion 732e revealed battery-electric prototypes, as did Merlo with the full-size TFe 43.7, which is destined to complement the firm’s ultra-compact eWorker.

Manitou subsequently previewed a battery-electric MLT 625e agricultural telehandler, which seems likely to have some spec differences from the MT construction version introduced last year.

Bobcat has separately revealed battery-electric wheeled and tracked skid-steer loaders to come, while both Ausa and Faresin have electric telehandlers on sale, albeit focused on the construction sector.

Features common to most of the machines detailed here include energy recovery with a trailing accelerator and when braking, and an automatic parking brake for both security and its hill-hold function.

Note: All lift heights measured to the bucket pivot pin. Lift height and overall width dependent on the tyres fitted.

Compact loaders

JCB 403E © JCB

JCB 403E

This ultra-compact wheeled loader is derived from its sibling, with a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack replacing the diesel engine.

Measuring barely 1m wide on its narrowest tyres, the 2.21m-tall loader is designed for daily handling chores in tight spaces and comes with fixed or fold-down canopies or a full-spec cab.

Two loader arm variations are available – standard and high-lift – the latter providing an extra 20cm of lift height, and both feature parallel movement of the attachment as the arms are raised and lowered.

Prices start at £59,753 from JCB dealers.

403E specs

Lift capacity 972kg tipping load or 1,090kg with heavier counterweight
Lift height 2.9m or 3.1m with high-lift loader arms
Width/height 1.08-1.41m/2.21m
Steering Central pivot
Ground drive 33.4kW electric motor, hydrostatic drive with three speed ranges; top speed 20kph
Hydraulics 20kW electric motor, 41-litre/min gear pump; dynamic “shovel/bucket” and gentler “fork” response modes
Weight 2,671kg or 2,792kg with heavier counterweight
Battery type/capacity 20kWh/80Ah lithium-ion, 12V
Run time Suits typical dairy routines, especially with a midday charge
Charging On-board charger, 20-80% eight hours; off-board fast charger 0-100% less than two hours

Kramer KL25.5e © Kramer

Kramer KL25.5e

This new model is the successor to the first battery-electric loader on the market, introduced in 2016. Updates include a larger-capacity 9kW on-board charger and the ability to use a wide range of off-board charging options.

The KL25.5e’s propulsion motor drives via a dropbox and prop shafts to both axles, a locking front-axle differential helps with traction, and the machine has Kramer’s signature circle four-wheel steering on a rigid chassis.

Buyers get a choice of loader arm lengths for maximum breakout force or maximum lift height, with prices starting at £130,403 from Kramer dealers.

KL25.5e specs

Lift capacity 1.75t payload, 2.8t tipping load with standard 0.65cu m bucket
Lift height 3.01m or 3.28m
Width/height 1.6m/2.38m
Steering Four-wheel and front two-wheel modes
Ground drive 23.2kW electric motor connected via dropbox to drive shafts and axles, locking front-axle differential, energy recouped running downhill; top speed 20kph
Hydraulics 25.2kW electric motor, 54.5-litre/min gear pump
Weight 3,855-4,160kg
Battery type/capacity 37.5kWh/390Ah lithium-ion, 96V
Run time Up to four hours
Charging 9kW on-board charger; approximately 2,000 charging cycles to 80% capacity; 230V/16A domestic socket 0-100% 18 hours; 230V/16A industrial socket 13 hours; 400V/16A three-phase and type 2 plug wall box five hours

Kubota RT220-2e © Kubota

Kubota RT210-2e/RT220-2e

The newly introduced Kubota RT compact loader is available with a choice of two front-end configurations, one focused on lift height, the other on load capacity.

Additional counter-weights are available to increase the standard lift performance of both models, and loader arm suspension is available to minimise spillages or unseating loads on rough ground.

For the operator, there are fixed canopy, foldable canopy and enclosed cab options, with the foldable canopy allowing a temporary reduction in height for situations where overhead clearance through doorways or beneath roof trusses is limited.

Prices start at £56,000 for an RT210-2e with canopy from Kubota dealers.

RT210-2e/RT220-2e specs

Lift capacity RT210-2e – 950kg, 1.48t tipping load straight; RT220-2e – 1.14t, 2.05t tipping load straight
Lift height RT210-2e – 2.82m; RT220-2e – 2.45m
Width/height 1.04m/2.3m
Steering Central pivot, front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 6.5kW electric motor mounted to rear axle of four-wheel-drive system with three speed ranges – 0-5kph, 0-12kph and 0-20kph
Hydraulics 12kW electric motor, 35-litre/min gear pump
Weight RT210-2e – 2,200kg; RT220-2e – 2,350kg
Battery type/capacity 12.4kWh/260Ah lithium-ion, 48V; optional 18.7kWh/390Ah and 25kWh/520Ah
Run time From two to eight hours
Charging On-board charger 230V/40A for five-hour or 230V/60A for four-hour recharge of standard battery; three-phase chargers available for 90-minute charging of 25kWh/520Ah battery pack

Schaeffer Electric 23e

The Schaffer 23e introduced in 2017 remains the manufacturer’s sole compact wheeled loader with battery-electric power other than the telescopic version introduced this year.

It comes with 15.6kWh or 31.3kWh battery packs with a 3kW on-board charger for an 80% top-up over eight hours from a 230V, 16A mains supply. A faster-charging wall box option reduces that to just over two hours.

Eco drive mode helps extend the energy supply when full power is not needed and mounting the 21kW drive motor directly to the rear axle is said to achieve maximum power efficiency.

Prices are from £56,699 via distributor H Fulton Tractors.

Electric 23e specs

Lift capacity 1.7t, 1.04-1.32t tipping load straight, 660kg articulated (pallet forks)
Lift height 2.88m or 3.11m
Width/height Standard axle 1.5m; wide axle 1.41-1.59m/2.14m (cab)
Steering Central pivot, front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 21kW electric motor rear-axle mounted to power four-wheel drive; top speed 20kph
Hydraulics 9.7kW electric motor, 42-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,750kg (canopy), 2,815kg (cab)
Battery type/capacity 15.6kWh/60Ah or 31.3kWh/120.3Ah lithium-ion, 260V
Run time Up to eight hours; plus one-and-a-half hours in Eco mode
Charging On-board 3kW/16A charger, eight hours to 80% from 230V/16A mains socket or 11kW wall box, two hours+ to 80%

Tobroco-Giant E-series © Tobroco

Tobroco-Giant E-series

Both of the all-electric compact loaders produced by Tobroco-Giant come with a choice of front-end equipment giving either maximum lift height, in the case of the Standard model, or maximum lift capacity with the X-Tra version.

Both have three speed settings for the electric motor, which is mounted on the rear axle, to provide ranges suited to different applications and situations, and there are limited slip differentials in both axles.

Operator accommodation comprises a fixed canopy, folding canopy, or full cabin, with prices starting at £50,700 for the G2200E and £54,800 for the G2700E from distributor Kirkland.

Giant G2200E specs

Lift capacity 1.65t, X-Tra 2.2t; tipping load 1.45t, X-Tra 2.05t
Lift height 2.82m, X-Tra 2.45m
Width/height 1.08m/2.3m
Steering Central pivot with front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 6.5kW electric motor, rear axle mounted for direct drive to mechanical four-wheel-drive system with limited slip differentials on both axles; three drive modes – 0-5kph, 0-12kph, 0-18kph
Hydraulics 12kW electric motor, 35-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,200kg
Battery type/capacity 13.3kWh/260Ah lithium iron phosphate, 48V; optional 20.0kWh/390Ah, 26.6kWh/520Ah
Run time Six to eight hours
Charging On-board 230V/40A charger, six to seven hours full charge; optional 230V/60A giving four-hour charging time; off-board high-frequency chargers also available

Giant G2700E specs

Lift capacity 2.1t, X-Tra 2.2t; tipping load – 2.24t or 2.39t with optional counter-weight, X-Tra 2.6t
Lift height 2.96m, X-Tra 2.49m
Width/height 1.08m/2.33m
Steering Central pivot with front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 7kW electric motor, rear axle mounted for direct drive to mechanical four-wheel-drive system with limited slip differentials on both axles; three drive modes – 0-5kph, 0-12kph, 0-18kph
Hydraulics 12kW electric motor, 40-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,595kg
Battery type/capacity 12.4kWh/260Ah lithium-ion battery, 48V; optional 18.7kWh/390Ah and 25kWh/520Ah
Run time Six to eight hours
Charging On-board 230V/40A charger, six to seven hours full charge, 20-80% three-and-a-half hours; optional 230V/60A giving four-hour charging time; off-board high-frequency chargers available

Weidemann Hoftrac E-series © Weidemann

Weidemann Hoftrac E-series

The latest machines in a line of battery-electric loaders first introduced in 2015 are both available with an open canopy or full-spec cab.

Loader arms of different lengths provide a choice of maximum tear-out or maximum loading and stacking heights, with the 1390e also having a Z-bar linkage option for enhanced tear-out performance.

The smaller 1190E lifts 1.55-1.62t (tipping load), is just 1.8m wide and has a 6.5kW motor for the mechanical drive.

Hoftrac 1190e specs

Lift capacity 1.55-1.62t straight tipping load; 1.21-1.32t fully articulated
Lift height 2.74m or 2.94m
Width/height 1.8m/2.33m with cab, 2.28m with fixed canopy, 2.36m with fold-down canopy raised, 1.97m with fold-down canopy lowered
Steering Articulated chassis with 12deg front/rear oscillation joint
Ground drive 6.5kW electric motor directly powering single-speed mechanical four-wheel drive; top speed 15kph
Hydraulics 8.5kW electric motor, 32-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,170-2,350kg
Battery type/capacity 14.1kWh/293.7Ah, 18.7kWh/389.5Ah or 23.4kWh/487.5Ah lithium-ion, 48V
Run time Standard and optional batteries – three hours+, five hours, seven hours+
Charging Standard and optional batteries – 0-100% four to six hours (four hours 20-80%); three to eight hours (two-and-a-half hours); four to 10 hours (three-and-a-half hours)

Hoftrac 1390e specs

Lift capacity 1.67-2.28t straight tipping load
Lift height 3m or 3.2m, or 3.2m with Z-bar high tear-out configuration
Width/height1.24m/2.34m (cab)
Steering Articulated chassis with 12deg front/rear oscillation joint
Ground drive 33.1kW electric motor directly powering two-speed mechanical four-wheel drive, operator-engaged front-axle differential lock; top speed 15, 20 or 25kph
Hydraulics 21.2kW electric motor, 41.6-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,700-3,200kg
Battery type/capacity 14.1kWh/146.8Ah, 18kWh/187.5Ah or 28kWh/291.6Ah lithium-ion, 96V
Run time Up to 5.3 hours
Charging One 3kWh for just under three hours or two 3kWh on-board chargers for sub-two-hour 20-80% charge

Telescopic compact loaders

Avant e513/e527

These new models differ only in the capacity of the battery fitted – and both have what is claimed to be a new type of lithium-ion battery made by Avant, with technology giving them greater capacity and working time.

Avant’s Optidrive wheel motor hydrostatic transmission includes valves that allow the left- and right-hand wheels to run at different speeds in turns to avoid tyre scrub on hard surfaces or damage to delicate ground, plus lock functions for maximum traction.

List prices from Avant UK start at £39,500 for the e513, and £43,950 for the e527, with a full cab optional.

e513/e527 specs

Lift capacity Max 2.79t; safe tipping load 900kg to full height
Lift height 2.79m
Width/height 1.03-1.42m/1.98m
Steering Central pivot
Ground drive Electric motor-powered hydrostatic; top speed 10kph
Hydraulics Electric motor, 30-litre/min gear pump
Weight 1,400kg
Battery type/capacity e513 – 13kWh/295Ah lithium-ion, 44V; e527 – 27kWh/613Ah, lithium-ion, 44V
Run time e513 – three hours; e527 – six hours
Charging e513 – built-in charger requiring 230V/16A power supply; full charge five hours; optional 400V/16A rapid charger, full charge one-and-a-half hours; e527 – built-in charger requiring 230V/16A power supply, full charge 10 hours; optional 400V/16A or 400V/32A external chargers for sub-three-hour and one-and-a-half-hour charging

Cast 800 Eco © Cast

Cast 800 Eco

This ultra-compact loader features a twin-boom telescopic front end that extends the lift height from 2.4m retracted to 2.98m fully extended.

It comes with a load-sensing hydraulic pump, so only as much oil as is needed is pumped to minimise power consumption.

Driver accommodation is an open platform with safety frame and doorway restraints, and prices start at £40,565 from Cast Loaders & Worky Quads UK.

800 Eco specs

Lift capacity 950kg
Lift height 2.98m
Width/height 1.2m/2.05m
Steering Central pivot, no front/rear oscillation
Ground drive 15kW electric motor, hydrostatic four-wheel drive with front-axle differential lock, top speed 12kph
Hydraulics Ground drive electric motor, 25-litre/min load-sensing pump
Weight 1,560kg
Battery type/capacity 10kWh/210Ah lead-acid, 48V; lithium-ion option available
Run time Four to four-and-a-half hours
Charging Six to eight hours

MultiOne Emission Zero © MultiOne

MultiOne Emission Zero

The business end of MultiOne’s telescopic compact loaders is formed from two arms in an H-configuration, said to provide high strength and elimination of twisting forces.

The EZ 5 and EZ 8 have lithium-ion batteries due to be supplemented by higher-density versions next year offering up to 40% more working time per charge, whereas the EZ 7 has a lead-acid pack.

On all models, an electric motor powers the hydrostatic radial piston wheel motor drive, which includes a valve allowing different wheel speeds in turns that can be “locked” for maximum traction.

List prices start at £33,000 for the EZ 5, £34,100 for the EZ 7 and £40,400 for the EZ 8 from distributor Compact Loaders.

EZ 5 specs

Lift capacity 890kg straight; tipping load 1.11t
Lift height 2.75m
Width/height 1.09m/1.96m
Steering Central pivot, no front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive Electric motor powering four hydrostatic wheel motors; top speed 12kph
Hydraulics Electric motor, 35-litre/min gear pump
Weight 1,020kg
Battery type/capacity 10.8kWh lithium-ion
Run time Eco mode six hours; Power mode five hours
Charging 60A dual-voltage or up to 160A external rapid chargers

EZ 7 specs

Lift capacity 1.44t straight, 1.22t articulated, tipping load 2.07t
Lift height 2.9m
Width/height 1.28m/2.04m
Steering Central pivot, no front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive Electric motor powering four hydrostatic wheel motors
Top speed 12kph
Hydraulics Electric motor, 35-litre/min gear pump
Weight 1,860kg
Battery type/capacity 16.5kWh lead-acid
Run time Eco mode three hours, Power mode two hours
Charging 60A dual-voltage built-in charger

EZ 8 specs

Lift capacity 1.24t straight, 1.05t articulated, tipping load 1.55t
Lift height 2.9m
Width/height 1.28m/2.04m
Steering Central pivot, no front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive Electric motor powering four hydrostatic wheel motors; top speed 12kph
Hydraulics Electric motor, 35-litre/min gear
Weight 1,570kg
Battery type/capacity 20.5kWh/420Ah lithium-ion
Run time Eco mode four hours, Power mode four hours
Charging Built-in 60A dual-voltage or up to 160A external rapid chargers

Note: Electric motor power not provided

Schaffer Electric 23e T © Schaeffer

Schaffer Electric 23e T

With a mono boom installed on the articulated chassis, the 23e T adds the advantages of a telescopic machine to the 23e compact loader’s features.

Introduced in 2023, the machine gets a larger-capacity new-generation battery, reckoned to be good for eight hours’ work on typical applications, plus another one-and-a-half hours or so when operated in Eco mode.

The 21kW electric propulsion motor is directly mounted to the rear axle with a prop shaft extending drive to the front. List price is from £67,899 via distributor H Fulton Tractors.

Electric 23e T specs

Lift capacity 1.6t, tipping load 1.27t
Lift height 3.72m
Width/height 1.41-1.59m/2.14m (cab)
Steering Central pivot, front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 21kW rear-axle mounted electric motor, four-wheel drive; top speed 20kph
Hydraulics 9.7kW electric motor, 42-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,750kg (canopy), 2,815kg (cab)
Battery type/capacity 31.3kWh/120.3Ah lithium-ion, 260V
Run time Up to eight hours; plus one-and-a-half hours in Eco mode
Charging On-board 3kW/16A charger, two hours to 80% or 11kW wall box for 230V supply

Tobroco-Giant G2700E Tele © Tobroco

Tobroco-Giant G2700E Tele

Replacing the G2700E’s loader arms with an extending mono boom up front creates the Tele version, with 24% more lift height over the Standard loader and 48% more than the X-Tra variant and increased load placement versatility as well.

Drivers get to work enclosed within a fixed canopy with front and rear windscreens or a full cab, controlling an electric-drive system featuring a rear-axle-mounted 7kW motor and shaft transfer to the leading axle.

Prices start at £60,700 from distributor Kirkland.

Giant G2700E Tele specs

Lift capacity 2.2t
Lift height 3.71m
Width/height 1.08m/2.34m
Steering Central pivot with front/rear section oscillation
Ground drive 7kW electric motor, rear axle mounted for direct drive to mechanical four-wheel-drive system with limited slip differential on front axle; three drive modes – 0-5kph, 0-12kph, 0-20kph; top speed 20kph
Hydraulics 12kW electric motor, 40-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,695kg
Battery type/capacity 12.4kWh/260Ah lithium-ion battery, 48V; optional 18.7kWh/390Ah and 25kWh/520Ah
Run time Six to eight hours
Charging On-board 230V/40A charger, six to seven hours full charge, 20-80% three-and-a-half hours; optional 230V/60A giving four-hour charging time; off-board high-frequency chargers available

Telescopic handlers

JCB Loadall © JCB

JCB Loadall

Outwardly identical to its diesel-fuelled stablemate, the Loadall 525-60E’s 2.5t maximum lift capacity is available to about 5.25m before derating to 2t for the rest of the full-height lift to a smidgeon under 6m, and there is 720kg of load capacity at full forward reach to just over 3m.

JCB opted for an electrical system proven in forklift trucks, with the 96V package comprising a flat lithium-ion battery pack that leaves some storage space within the side pod for items such as the charging cable.

Separate electric motors power the hydrostatic drive and hydraulics pump, and a full-size cab is included in the £110,956 list price from JCB dealers.

Loadall 525-60E specs

Lift capacity 2.5t max, 2t to full height
Lift height 6m
Width/height 1.84m/1.89m
Steering Selectable front-wheel, four-wheel and crab modes with mechanical selection
Ground drive 17kW electric motor, full-time four-wheel hydrostatic drive; top speed 15kph
Hydraulics 22kW electric motor, 65-litre/min gear pump
Weight 5,200kg
Battery type/capacity 24kWh/250Ah lithium-ion, 96V
Run time Suits typical dairy routines, especially with a midday charge
Charging On-board 3kW (240V, 16A) charger, 0-100% eight hours, 25-80% five hours; stand-alone 18kW (415V, 32A) rapid charger 0-100% 110 minutes, 25-80% one hour

Kramer KT144e © Kramer

Kramer KT144e

This ultra-compact telescopic handler matches the performance of its diesel-fuelled counterpart, with the added benefit of instant torque from the electric motor that directly powers the mechanical drivetrain via a dropbox.

There are multiple options for charging using the on-board or off-board chargers and different cables, with up to four hours running time before a battery refill is needed.

Despite its size, the KT144e has grown-up features such as triple-mode steering, albeit with align-by-eye and mechanical selection, and prices start at £110,474 from Kramer dealers.

KT144e specs

Lift capacity 1.45t to full height
Lift height 4.53m
Width/height 1.55m/1.99m
Steering Front axle two-wheel, four-wheel and crab modes
Ground drive 23.2kW electric motor, dropbox to mechanical four-wheel-drive system; top speed 25kph
Hydraulics 25.2kW electric motor, 42-litre/min gear pump
Weight 3,050-3,250kg
Battery type/capacity 18kWh/187Ah or 28kWh/292Ah lithium-ion, 96V
Run time Up to two-and-a-half hours or four hours
Charging On-board 3kW or 6kW charger; approximately 2,000 charging cycles to 80% capacity.

Merlo e-Worker

Although available in two-wheel-drive form, it’s the more powerful four-wheel-drive eWorker 25.5-90 that will appeal more to agricultural users.

Both versions have electric wheel motors up front, with the 25.5-90 having an additional motor attached vertically to the steering rear axle, an arrangement that allows a tight wheel angle for a small turning circle.

Unusually, the machine has a helical gear-type hydraulic pump – driven by a 22kW electric motor – to deliver prompt control response, and prices start at £109,368 from Merlo dealers.

eWorker 25.5-60/25.5-90 specs

Lift capacity 2.5t to 3.4m, 1.5t to full height
Lift height 4.8m
Width/height 1.54m/1.97m
Steering Rear-wheel only
Ground drive 25.5-60 – two 44kW electric front-wheel motors; 25.5-90 – two 66kW electric motors plus a third mounted on the rear axle; top speed 25kph
Hydraulics 22kW electric motor, 42-litre/min gear pump
Weight 4,950kg
Battery type/capacity 46kWh/960Ah lead-acid, 48V
Run time Eight hours
Charging Eight to nine hours from 220V mains supply connected to off-board charging unit; five- to 10-minute battery swap

Weidemann T4512e

This electrically powered version of the regular diesel-engined machine can be had with 18kWh or 28kWh lithium-ion battery packs reckoned to give continuous run times of just over three and five hours, respectively.

The machine has direct electric propulsion to the permanently engaged four-wheel drive, which includes a front axle differential lock, and the four-wheel steering is also full-time.

Semi-auto control of boom extension provides a near-vertical lift of attachments and loads.

T4512e specs

Lift capacity 1.25t, 1.1t to full height
Lift height 4.53m
Width/height 1.56m/1.99m
Steering Permanent four-wheel
Ground drive 33.1kW electric motor directly powering mechanical four-wheel-drive system with locking front axle and optional rear locking differentials; top speed 15kph, 20kph or 25kph
Hydraulics 21.2kW electric motor, 41.6-litre/min gear pump
Weight 2,750-3,100kg
Battery type/capacity 18kWh/187.5Ah or 28kWh/291.6Ah lithium-ion, 96V
Run time 18kWh – three hours, 28kWh – five hours
Charging 3kW on-board charger; 18kWh battery – three to seven-and-a-half hours, fastest 20-80% 1.8 hours; 28kWh battery – five-and-a-half to 11.5 hours; fastest 20-80% two-and-a-half hours+

Skidsteer loaders

FirstGreen Elise

The four-wheel-drive Elise Mk3 has skidsteering from two electric motors providing a choice of four adjustable speed ranges, plus power settings for light and more arduous duties.

Smaller and larger models than the Elise 900 have 700kg and 1,200kg rated lift capacities and use the same electric motor ground drive; as an option, all can be operated remotely via a phone app or dedicated control unit.

Prices start at £80,000, and FirstGreen Industries’ distributor is Zero Emission Machinery.

Elise 700 specs

Lift capacity 700kg load, 1,400kg tipping load
Lift height 3.62m
Width/height 1.70m/2.02m
Steering Skid
Ground drive Two 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motors via planetary gearboxes; top speed 12kph
Hydraulics 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motor, 65-litre/min piston pump
Weight 2,800kg
Battery type/capacity 25.1kWh/280Ah lithium-ion
Run time Four hours plus
Charging Single- or three-phase charger, from discharged to 100% in less than seven hours or optional fast charger for lithium-ion battery

Elise 900 Mk3 specs

Lift capacity 900kg rated load, 1,800kg tipping load
Lift height 3.66m
Width/height 1.81m/2.07m
Steering Skid
Ground drive Two 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motors via planetary gearboxes; top speed 12kph
Hydraulics 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motor, 65-litre/min piston pump
Weight 3,300kg
Battery type/capacity 23kWh / 240Ah lead-acid
Run time Four hours plus
Charging Single- or three-phase charger; from discharged to 100% in seven hours depending on type of battery and charger

Elise 1200 specs

Lift capacity Rated load capacity 1,200kg, 2,400kg tipping load
Lift height 3.66m
Width/height 1.82m/2.07m
Steering Skid
Ground drive Two 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motors via planetary gearboxes; top speed 12kph
Hydraulics 10kW rated, 27kW maximum electric motor, 65-litre/min piston pump
Weight 3,800kg
Battery type/capacity 38.4kWh/400Ah lead-acid or 40.3 kWh/420Ah lithium-ion
Run time Six hours plus
Charging Single- or three-phase charger, from discharged to 100% in less than 10 hours or optional fast charger for lithium-ion battery

Note: Performance figures with lead-acid batteries

Stand-on loaders

Hanenberg Sherpa 100 Eco

The Sherpa 100 Eco is a stand-on electric loader just 76cm wide, providing a power handling solution for very tight locations.

One electric motor handles oil pump duties for the wheel motor drive and loader hydraulics, with the battery reckoned to provide enough energy for up to seven hours’ operation.

List prices start at £19,900 from Compact Loaders UK.

Sherpa 100 Eco/100 Eco 2Speed specs

Lift capacity 400kg
Lift height 2.05m
Width/height 0.76m/1.19m
Steering Skid
Ground drive 3.1kW electric motor, single- or two-speed (twin pump) hydrostatic drive via two front-axle wheel motors and chain transfer providing four-wheel drive; top speed 3.5kph or 5kph
Hydraulics 15.5-litre/min gear pump shared with ground drive
Weight 784kg
Battery type/capacity 8.6kW/360Ah, 24V
Run time Seven hours
Charging External charger

FirstGreen MiniZ 400

With tracks rather than wheels, the MiniZ 400 is reckoned to be well equipped for more arduous work in confined spaces.

The ground drive features a pair of 2.7kW electric motors and operation is walk-behind rather than stand-on using a heavy-duty remote control unit.

List prices start at £44,000 from FirstGreen Industries distributor Zero Emission Machinery.

MiniZ 400 specs

Lift capacity: 400kg rated load capacity, 800kg tipping load
Lift height 2.18m
Width/height 0.79m/1.28m
Steering Skid
Ground drive Two 2.7kW electric motors via planetary gearboxes; top speed 5kph
Hydraulics 3kW electric motor, 25-litre/min gear pump
Weight 1,100kg
Battery type/capacity 10.8kWh/225Ah lead-acid or single or dual pack 7kWh/136Ah lithium-ion
Run time More than six hours
Charging Single- or three-phase charger, from discharged to 100% in less than six hours or optional fast charger for lithium-ion battery

Worky Quad SSQ EcoQuad

While the SSQ EcoQuad measures 890mm in standard form, its wheels and tyres can be swapped for slimmer versions for an extreme 74cm overall width where access is especially tight.

Hydrostatic four-wheel drive provides grip and skidsteer manoeuvrability for the machine, priced £24,097 from distributor Cast Loaders & Worky Quads UK.

SSQ EcoQuad specs

Lift capacity 450kg
Lift height 2.04m
Width/height 0.89m (0.74m option)/1.25m (excluding stand-on operator)
Steering Skid
Ground drive 5.7kW electric motor, four hydrostatic wheel motors
Hydraulics Ground drive electric motor, 20-litre/min gear pump
Weight 850kg
Battery type/capacity 8.6kWh/240Ah lead-acid 36V
Run time Up to seven hours
Charging Standalone charger