A mini-excavator with an enclosed cabin is the latest addition to the Develon range of electric machines.

The DX23E-7 offers the largest battery capacity of 32kWh in its class, with an additional version with an even higher 40kWh battery capacity.

As well as the alternative 40kWh battery pack, the DX23ZE-7 also offers the option of quick coupler piping for work with attachments.

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, is one of the world’s leading construction, quarry and mining equipment manufacturers, offering a broad selection of products including crawler and wheeled excavators, wheel loaders, loaders, dozers, and products with alternative power sources.

Electric power

The DX23E-7 excavator has all of the electrical systems and components on the machine optimised for work in harsh environments.

Because electric excavators do not have an engine, the number of periodic maintenance duties is significantly lower in the DX23ZE-7 compared to the DX19-7 diesel excavator.

According to Develon, it also offers a recharging speed that is fast enough for next-day use, even with slow charging set-ups.

It is designed for all-day working, the manufacturer said, with the 32 kWh capacity unit offering an indicative runtime, depending on the application, of eight hours.

The indicative charging time to 100% is from 6-10 hours under normal charging and 1.5 hours with fast charging.

The 40kWh unit's working time increases to 10 hours, depending on the application, with charging to 100% taking 7-12 hours under normal charging and 2.5 hours to 80% with fast charging.

The mini-excavator combines low operational noise "for a quiet and comfortable environment" with zero emissions, paired with features and performance enhancements that are found on Develon‘s next-generation DX-7 Series family of mini-excavators.

The DX23E-7 offers 5% higher lifting capacity than the Develon diesel excavator it is based upon, with further improvements to stability and work/travel output, Develon said.

Stephane Dieu, excavators product manager for Europe at Develon stated: “It offers great advantages over the diesel counterpart due to less noise and no emissions."

The DX23E-7 has retractable tracks that allows it to pass through narrow passages and entrances/exits, making it ideal for confined spaces, indoor applications, and ease of transport.

With its compact profile, this excavator is ideal for sensitive, hard-to-get-to areas while producing low noise levels.

Telematic system

Telematics is standard in the DX23E-7, which allows operators to remotely monitor the machine's health, location and productivity.

It can help:

Minimise equipment theft and allow for machine tracking;
Avoid unauthorised use of the machine;
See when maintenance is due;
Customise alerts to a customer’s schedule;
Track oil pressure, operating temperature and more;
Use data to train operators for maximum productivity.

This can all be monitored from an app or website at all times.