SANY UK sell first 23-tonne electric excavator in the UK
Explore Plant and Transport Solutions take delivery of pure electric SANY SY215E excavator
FOLLOWING its European debut in the Netherlands earlier this year, SANY have announced the sale of their first medium-sized electric excavator in the UK. The 23-tonne SY215E has been sold to Explore Plant and Transport Solutions, one of the UK’s largest and most diverse suppliers of equipment and services to the construction industry.
Leigh Harris, business development director for SANY UK, commented: ‘We are incredibly proud to introduce SANY’s first 23-tonne electric excavator, the SY215E, to the UK market, which highlights the growing demand for eco-friendly heavy machinery.
‘Explore Plant and Transport Solutions are the perfect partner for this venture as, like SANY, they continue to invest in greener and more sustainable plant solutions to help their clients reduce their emissions and work towards zero carbon sites.’
Dedicated to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and emission reduction initiatives, SANY say they have introduced more than 40 new electric products globally in 2023 and remain committed to supporting the energy transition in Europe.
With an operating weight of 23,200kg, the SY215E boasts a rated power of 150kW, a maximum digging height of 9,600mm, a maximum digging depth of 6,255mm, and is available with a range of track widths from 600mm to 800mm. Moreover, the efficient and smooth Kawasaki main pump and valve block provides precision electro-hydraulic control to maximize productivity.
The SANY SY215E has been tailored specifically for the European market and features the latest-generation cab, including a large 10in HD touchscreen, LED lighting, improved air-suspension seat, enhanced air ventilation, intelligent fault self-diagnosis, and a low-noise working environment, all designed with the operator in mind.
According to SANY, this pure electric machine offers cost-saving, convenient operation, superior performance, and numerous safety features. And with a rated battery capacity of 422kWh, the SY215E has a battery life of six to eight hours, whilst the CCS2 charging option achieves a full charge in just 90 mins, so a full day’s work can be easily achieved.
‘We are excited to bring SANY’s first 23-tonne electric excavator to the UK market; I believe this latest addition to the Explore Plant and Transport fleet demonstrates our ambition and continued investment into the latest innovations and sustainable products across our plant and transport fleet,’ said Warren Wilkinson, operations director at Explore Plant and Transport Solutions.
‘We want to ensure that our clients have access to the most efficient and sustainable products in the marketplace, to reduce emissions across the industry. It has been a pleasure to work with the team at SANY and we are looking forward to putting this machine out to work in the coming weeks.’
