The machine is making its debut on a wastewater treatment works. Murphy are constructing the building itself, which will house the latest technology for reducing phosphorus in treated wastewater before it is returned to the environment.
The excavator operates with zero emissions and significantly reduced noise levels. It is powered by a state-of-the-art Lithium Iron Phosphate (cobalt-free) CATL battery, offering a more environmentally friendly option to traditional diesel excavators.
With a battery life that can last up to eight hours with a one hour charging time, a productive full day of operation can be easily achieved, says Murphy, through overnight charging.
The excavator was trialled at Davyhulme alongside piling works to compare its performance against conventional diesel excavators.
Tony Elliott, UU鈥檚 regional delivery manager for Greater Manchester said "This innovation is part of United Utilities ongoing commitment to minimising environmental impact across our projects. The electric excavator at Davyhulme will help advance fuel and operational efficiency across the scheme."
Richard Nash, project director at Murphy, said, 鈥淎t Murphy we proactively seek out green energy solutions, so we were delighted to take part in this trial. It provided a fantastic opportunity to explore the excavator鈥檚 capabilities, giving us valuable insights to confidently plan and expand the use of electric plant across our Davyhulme project in the years ahead.鈥�
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