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Electric Equipment: Transforming Construction

As we work together to shrink humanity’s carbon footprint, more equipment companies are adding electric equipment to their lineup. 

Electric equipment has the same capabilities as diesel-powered machines, and produces zero emissions and less noise for cleaner jobsites. Companies such as Toyota, JCB, Genie, and more are leading the charge. 

Adding electric equipment to your jobsite? Check out a few of the electric machines Hugg & Hall has to offer.

TOYOTA

Toyota’s electric forklifts provide clean, emission-free workspaces and are ideal for indoor projects and warehouses. With seven models on their product line, you are sure to find what works best for you.

  • 3-wheel Electric Forklift
    • Ideal for narrow aisles and tight spaces.
  • Core Electric Forklift
    • Compact four-wheel electric lift capable of moving any standard size load.
    • Able to operate in spaces as small as 11 feet wide.
  • Core Electric Turret Forklift
    • 90-degree angle stacking ability.
  • Large Electric Forklift 
    • Capable of lifting 12,000 lbs.
  • Stand-Up Rider Forklift
    • Dock-to-Stock capabilities.
    • Ideal for navigating narrow aisles.
  • Electric Pneumatic Forklift (48V & 80V Options)
    • Designed for indoor and outdoor applications.

JCB

JCB pioneered the first fully electric mini excavator and is still committed to leading the industry in electric innovation. They promise less noise, zero emissions, and zero compromise on performance. 

  • Telehandler
    • 3,000-lb lift capacity and full height and 1,600-lb lift capacity at full reach.
  • Mini Excavator
    • The 19C-1E has maintenance-free batteries, needs minimal daily checks, and requires less servicing.
  • Teletruk
    • Designed with a unique telescopic boom, small turning circle, and single side loading ability.
  • Dumpster
    • Get improved tracking performance with easy access for daily checks, servicing, and maintenance.
  • Site Dumper
    • With zero emissions during use, the machine can operate indoors and in noise sensitive environments.

GENIE

Genie machines are ideal for outdoor and indoor operations that require low noise and clean performance.

  • Electric Boom Lift Lineup
    • Genie lifts feature a 135-degree range of motion and  oscillating axles to provide traction. 
  • Electric Slab Scissor Lift Lineup
    • Genie scissor lifts are quiet, versatile, and easy-to-operate in tight spaces.

ATLAS COPCO

Atlas Copco’s Electric Variable Compressors are up to 50% smaller and lighter than conventional compressors and are low-noise emission compliant. They have a PACE system and a variable speed drive to give you the airflow you need.

Atlas Copco has four models on the market, with their E-Air V1100 VSD compressor reaching up to 205 PSI of working pressure. 

NIFTYLIFT

Niftylift’s award-winning self-propelled boom lifts are electric powerhouses! Their SP50N boom can lift two people, plus their tools, to a platform height of 49.5ft or a working outreach of 32ft. The SP50N also boasts a 180-degree rotating cage and jib-boom, paired with proportional multi-functional controls. These lifts are ideal for indoor use or a clean, quiet operation.

SKYJACK

Skyjack electric scissor lifts have been recognized as industry leaders for over a decade. They’re quiet and produce zero emissions, making them ideal for indoor work. Their Skycoded™ control system makes the machines easy to troubleshoot and repair.

  • Scissor lifts
  • Articulating booms
  • Telescopic booms
  • Vertical mast lifts
  • Telehandlers

CROWN

Crown’s commitment to social, environmental, and economic sustainability—what they’ve termed “ecologic”—helps their customers meet their own sustainability goals. With their C-B Electric Forklift’s 1000-lb capacity, you’ll never have to choose between weight capacity and saving the planet. 

  • Forklifts
  • Order pickers
  • Reach trucks
  • Pallet trucks
  • Stackers

Genie Releases New “High Float” Telescopic Boom Lifts

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Genie S-85 HF-Boom

Genie has introduced the release of two “high float,” ANSI-compliant boom lifts. The lifts are engineered to avoid damaging soft ground surfaces while maintaining high lift capacities. Designers created the S-80 HF and S-85 HF machines to “float” on more frangible surfaces like sand and turf. The new boom lifts protect softer surfaces during operation that could be damaged by more aggressive tread on regular rough terrain machines. Hugg & Hall Equipment Company (Hugg & Hall) continually assesses the latest industry trends and advancements. As such, the features of Genie’s new telescopic boom lifts are explored in the below sections.

Float Capabilities

The S-80 HF and S-85 HF lifts were engineered to perform heavy-lifting without creating extensive damage to more delicate surfaces. The lifts protect softer surfaces that could be damaged by the more aggressive tread on regular rough terrain tires, according to Genie. The lifts feature a virtual pivot primary boom which aligns the machine’s center of gravity for lower machine weight.

Lift Capacity

The new high-float machines feature lifting capacities of 600-lbs restricted and 1,000-lbs unrestricted. The capacities will allow lifts to carry up to three people along with any necessary tools and materials, according to an article published by Lift and Access. The capacities are comparable to other models but are notable in congruence with the minimal invasiveness on vulnerable surfaces.

Platforms

Purchasers will have the option between lift baskets featuring 6-foot platforms, with dual-entry, or 8-foot platforms, with tri-entry and side-swing gate, according to Equipment World. The side-swing gate simplifies the process of entering the basket and streamlines the loading of tools and materials.

Tires

The lifts are equipped with air-filled 41/18LL x 22.5 20 ply tires, according to Equipment World. The tires support the machines intended design for productivity on sensitive surfaces, according to Lift and Access.

Engine

Both units are available with a 74-hp diesel engine, according to Lift and Access.

Working Height

The S-80 HF delivers up to 86-feet of working height and 68’6” of outreach, according to Lift and Access. The S-85 HF provides up to 91-feet of working height and 72’6” of outreach.

Features on the new high-float models include automatic envelope control, which retracts the boom when it reaches its operating envelope, and a load-sense cell that automatically limits the operating envelope to match the load chart, according to Equipment World.

Tier 4/ANSI A92 Compliance

The diesel engine offered is Tier 4 compliant, according to Lift and Access.

Corrado Gentile, a Genie product manager, said that the new Genie HF models are based on the design and engineering of the Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) booms, complying with the overload restriction and terrain-sensing guidelines in the new ANSI A92 and CSA B354 industry standards in North America, as well as European EN280 and Australian AS 1418.10 standards, according to Lift and Access.

Smart Link

Genie also added its Smart Link control system to the booms for easier operation, according to Equipment World. Its onboard diagnostics can be displayed on a new LCD screen at the ground controls, allowing machine setup, calibration and troubleshooting on the machine, with no need for a laptop or other accessories.

Other Features

  • 4WD and positive traction drive maintains equal power to all drive wheels
  • 45% gradeability (stowed) for driving on slopes
  • 160˚ platform rotation and 360˚ continuous rotation turntable for quick, precision positioning