Hire and Rental News - August 2018

68 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2018 Manoeuvrable, agile and versatile, ideal for sensitive environments and buildings, such as noise-sensitive environments, the WL20e also offers a spacious operator platform. During development, the batteries of the electric motors were installed to ensure the articulated joints guarantee maximum mobility. The exhaust-free E-wheel loaders have also been optimised for special events featuring hydraulically lowerable EPS roof (Easy Protection System), to permit entry to buildings. The electric wheel loader is charged similarly to a smartphone via a 240 volt power outlet. Fully charged, the powerful lead-acid battery delivers up to five hours of power, depending on the type of operation. The charging indicator display shows the status of the battery and provides alerts when the E-wheel loader needs to be charged. Wacker Neuson has also optimised the E-operation so energy can be saved. The transmission and the hydraulics are each driven by their own electric motor so energy is consumed only when it is needed. Performance remains viable with the electric wheel loaders, like wheel loaders with a conventional drive, offering full Electric Wheel Loaders with zero emissions, 100% power The first manufacturer worldwide to offer a fully battery powered wheel loader, Wacker Neuson has introduced the WL20e which allows a completely emission-free work place without exhaust gases or soot particles, the company said. traction even on rough terrain. The wheel loader also has suitable hydraulic connections for a range of accessories. Maintenance cycles and the associated maintenance and service costs can be significantly reduced compared to wheel loaders with combustion engines, Wacker Neuson’s Greg Monk said. “You save up to 48% on operating costs with E-wheel loaders fromWacker Neuson. After less than 3,000 hours of operation the additional costs for the purchase of an electric wheel loader can be equalised by the lower operating and maintenance costs. "The zero emission products take account of this objective on a daily basis, as well as for the entire life cycle of the equipment,” Greg said. Electric motors do not have to be serviced and have hardly any wear parts. This means reduced down times, reduced service times as well as lower costs for spare parts and service time. Total operating costs are significantly lower compared to diesel powered loaders. “With Wacker Neuson’s zero emission products you are well prepared for the future and independent of the fuel price development.” Visit: www.au.wackerneuson.com Designed for safe self-cleaning, the CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station is powered by standard, shop compressed air. The CS3000 pairs a proprietary, on- demand air-agitator brush attachment with a high-efficiency pneumatic vacuum. Thumb-switch activated, the air-agitator loosens and lifts particles airborne where the vacuum sucks them away safely and effectively. With no motor to burn out, the Personnel Cleaning Station is virtually maintenance Personnel Cleaning Station reduces danger and saves space Eliminating the dangerous practice of blowing off clothing with conventional air guns, the CS3000 Personnel Cleaning Station from Knight Pneumatics vacuums up chips, sawdust and powders from clothing and skin. free. It mounts on any vertical surface, and saves valuable factory floor space. Features include: a 5.5 gallon chemical resistant polyethylene container; cartridge filter (77% efficient @ 0.8 microns); liquid shut-off and drum drain; 1½” id x 5’ flexible vacuum hose; predrilled, steel mounting plate; 3/8” FNPT inlet; and meets OSHA standards. Knight Pneumatics stocks the range of Guardair vacuums and blow guns. Contact: 03 9503 0550 or visit website: www.knightpneumatics.com.au Wacker Neuson's electric wheel loader is charged similarly to a smartphone EQUIPMENT The Personnel Cleaning Station