JCB Releases 19C-1E Fully Electric Mini Excavator In North America

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The 19C-1E is JCB’s first fully electric mini excavator; the company says it offers the same power as the diesel-powered 19C excavator, but with zero exhaust emissions and one-fifth of the noise. (Photo courtesy of JCB)

JCB recently announced that the company’s first fully electric mini excavator, the 19C-1E, is now available to customers in the United States and Canada. The company says the 2-ton (1.8-metric-ton) 19C-1E offers the same power as JCB’s diesel-powered 19C excavator, but with zero exhaust emissions and one-fifth of the noise, making it ideally suited to construction and excavation applications within enclosed or urban job sites, or noise- and emissions-sensitive environments such as hospitals and schools.

"Leading The Way"

“. . . . Increasing urbanization, environmental sensitivity and safety awareness is driving demand for zero-emissions machines that perform as well as diesel equipment. The 19C-1E shows that JCB is again leading the way,” says Chris Lucas, product manager for compact excavators at JCB North America. “We’re merging more than 70 years of experience building the world’s toughest construction machines with the latest electric technology, to build the machines today’s customers need.”

About The 19C-1E

The 19C-1E is powered by three lithium-ion batteries that create 313 Ah (15 kWh) of capacity, which JCB says is enough to complete a typical day’s work on a single charge. An optional four-battery pack increases capacity to 417 Ah (20 kWh) to deliver an additional two hours of continuous use.

In addition to its 48-volt electric driveline and power up to 27 horsepower (20 kW), the 19C-1E features a Bosch Rexroth load-sensing hydraulic system with maximum dig depth of 9 feet, 3 inches (2.82 meters), an onboard charger with standard, domestic 110-volt input for 12-hour recharging, and a retractable undercarriage for negotiating narrow spaces and doorways. A 230V charging option for 8-hour recharge or fast charge option for 2-hour recharge are also available.

Lower TCO

JCB estimates that electric charging costs will be 50% lower than fuel costs for a comparable diesel machine over a five-year ownership period, and that servicing costs will be up to 70% lower.

Source: JCB