The switch to electric and robotic construction vehicles continues with John Deere introducing its newest excavator at the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas.
According to Ryan Campbell, John Deere’s president of worldwide construction, forestry and power systems, the unveiling of the new 145 X-Tier electric excavator is just a preview of what is coming.
The John Deere lineup of excavators are some of the most advanced, tech-driven machines. No specifications were made available about the machine, although the “145” designation suggests a mid-sized excavator and it carries the E-Power label as a battery-powered unit.
The 145 is the first excavator with the X-Tier designation. The 145 X-Tier is powered by a Kreisel Electric battery, which gives it fewer moving parts, less noise and fewer emissions.
No details as to when the 145 X-Tier electric excavator will be available to order. However, the company indicated the anticipation would be for it to be on the market in the coming years.
Gary Fleisher is the Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder magazine. Email at [email protected]
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