LiuGong North America Announces New Electric Equipment Portfolio

LiuGong North America has announced full commercial availability for its battery-electric construction and material handling portfolio, officials say.

Advertised as “globally proven,” the machinery line’s extended availability is the product of 15 years of LiuGong equipment working on jobsites. The company’s platform is supported by more than 60,000 electric machines operating around the globe, and is validated by “millions” of operating hours in real-world applications.

“Customers shouldn’t have to choose between proven performance and zero-emission technology,” says Andrew Ryan, president of LiuGong North America. “Our battery-electric platform has already proven itself through millions of commercial operating hours around the world. Now we’re bringing that experience to North America with machines engineered specifically for this market and backed by years of commercial operation.”

LiuGong’s electric machines are currently deployed around the world in mining, tunneling, construction, and other markets and applications. Data from those applications has allowed the company to drive continuous improvement in battery performance and charging systems. Now, the firm aims to bring a mature platform to North America, with machines specially tailored to the continent.

Engineering for the North American market

The first step to preparing LiuGong’s equipment for the U.S. market was, naturally, changing the charging connectors. However, the company says that was far from the only hurdle, and the changes resulted in relatively bespoke machinery crafted specifically for North America.

“LiuGong engineers adapted the platform to North American charging standards, electrical infrastructure, software requirements, safety certifications, environmental conditions, and dealer service practices to ensure compatibility with regional operating environments,” the firm says. “The result is equipment engineered for dependable operation, seamless charging integration, and simplified serviceability across a wide range of North American jobsites.”

The machines are also designed around total cost of ownership, according to company officials. The battery-electric line of machinery are priced below competing models while reducing operational costs by up to 50% when compared to similar diesel equipment.

Additionally, the machines include a liquid-cooled battery management system (BMS) built around “advanced cell-to-pack battery architecture.” The system is able to continuously monitor battery cell health, as well as state of charge, thermal performance, and safety, among other metrics.

LiuGong’s initial North American battery-electric portfolio, including its wheel loader, excavator, and reach stacker product, is available now in North America.