Caterpillar dealer Bergerat Monnoyeur is presenting a trio of battery-powered electric prototype machines for the first time in France. All three models are powered by Cat-designed lithium-ion batteries.
The Cat 906 battery electric prototype compact wheel loader utilises the well-accepted Next Generation 906 diesel variant platform, expanding productivity and operator comfort enhancements. It is equipped with the Cat 300 V battery (64kWh). Depending on use and application, it can run for up to six hours on a single charge.
The Cat 950 GC battery electric prototype medium wheel loader is designed to handle jobsite tasks, from material handling to truck loading, general construction and stockpiling. Its Cat 600 V (256kWh) battery provides a run time of up to six hours on a single charge, depending on use and application.
The Cat 301.9 battery electric prototype mini excavator, compact in size, can work in a wide range of applications. Its ability to enter narrow doorways makes it an excellent machine for interior demolition work. Its Cat 48 V battery (32kWh) provides a run time of up to eight hours based on typical utilisation and application at a 40% to 60% utilisation rate.