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Doosan previews DX20ZE electric mini-excavator

Doosan is showing the new, 2-tonne DX20ZE electric mini-excavator on the company’s stand at bauma 2022 this week. Due for full launch in 2023, the DX20ZE will be the first mass-produced electric excavator to be manufactured by Doosan. The DX20ZE combines its safe, low noise, zero-emission design with the successful features and high performance of the equivalent diesel-powered Doosan mini-excavator for working in confined spaces.

With a width of just 950mm, the new DX20ZE can pass through narrow passages and entrances/exits, making it ideal for working in confined space indoor applications such as demolition and basement construction. With its compact dimensions, the DX20ZE should also be ideal for construction and rental companies operating in sensitive areas where low noise and/or night-time work is necessary. As well as indoor projects, these include city centre developments, night-time work and contracts in low noise areas such as hospitals, cemeteries, schools and so on.

The DX20ZE is driven by an in-house developed 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack, with all of the electrical system and components on the machine optimised for work in harsh environments. A quick-charger system restores 80% of the battery power after only one hour of charging, whilst the on-board charger restores the maximum charge after six hours of charging.

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