Product Focus: Li-ion-powered equipment
Featuring models from Progress Solar Solutions, Genie, Case CE, Cushman, echo, HC Forklift America, Hilti, Honda, JCB, JLG, Metabo HPT, Milwaukee Tool, National Signal, Noblelift North America, Sinoboom, Snorkel, Stihl, Allen Engineering, Volvo CE and Toro.
Solar Li-ion power source
Progress Solar Solutions’ Helios solar-powered Li-ion battery system is approximately 30 percent more efficient than previous models at a very competitive price, sources report.
Hybrid electric boom lifts
The Genie S-85 XC FE hybrid and S-85 XC E electric boom lifts feature Li-Ion technology and other improvements to reduce ownership costs.
Electric mini excavator
Case Construction Equipment’s CX15EV electric mini excavator gives operators a dynamic and powerful machine for working in indoor and outdoor environments where a minimal footprint is required.
Long-bed utility vehicle
The Cushman Hauler XL utility vehicle can meet the demand for more hauling capacity with a 68.5-inch-long aluminum flat bed and 1,600-pound payload.
Backpack blower
The Echo DPB-5900T backpack blower offers 795 cfm at up to 195 mph airflow.
Pneumatic forklift
HC Forklift America Corporation (HCFA) adds the XE series electric Li-ion pneumatic forklift with a 4,000-7,600-pound capacity.
Diamond core rig
Hilti North America expands the all-on-one Nuron battery platform to include its DD 150-U-22 cordless diamond core rig.
Lawn mowers
Honda Power Sports & Products has launched battery-powered walk-behind and zero-turn radius (ZTR) lawn mowers.
Compact excavator
The JCB 19C-1E electric mini excavator delivers zero-emission operation without compromising performance, sources report.
Li-ion-powered lifts
Select JLG ES scissor lifts, E18 vertical lifts and the E18 stock picker can now be outfitted with Li-ion batteries.
Tabless Li-ion battery
Metabo HPT’s 36-/18-volt, 4.0Ah/8.0Ah high-power MultiVolt tabless battery has a maximum output of 2,160 watts, delivering up to 50 percent more power than existing Metabo HPT batteries.
Submersible pump
Milwaukee Tool’s MX Fuel 1 horsepower 2-inch submersible pump is a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize mobile pumping on the job site, sources report.
Li+ hybrid light tower
National Signal LLC has introduced the LitePod Li+ hybrid light tower.
Lithium electric scissor lifts
Noblelift North America unveils SC Series lithium electric scissor lifts for safer, greener, and more efficient workspaces with load capacities of 500 to 700 pounds and maximum working heights of 26 to 45 feet.
Electric telescopic boom
The Sinoboom TB860EJ Plus Li electric telescopic boom lift delivers advanced performance in diverse environments.
Battery-powered cut-off machine
The Stihl TSA 300 Cutquik is the newest professional battery-powered cut-off machine powered by the Stihl AP battery system.
Power buggies and track dumpers
Allen Engineering's power buggies and track dumpers are emerging as the go-to solutions for material handling.
Straight-boom electric mini excavator
The Volvo EC18 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator is optimally sized for indoor demolition and now includes a straight boom option with a 10 percent higher pin height than the standard boom configuration.
Battery-powered buggy
The Toro e2500 electric Ultra Buggy navigates hard-to-access areas with versatility.
These models were also featured in the May-June 2025 issue of Pro Contractor Rentals magazine. 2025 Urbain CommunicationsLLC. All rights reserved.
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