[VIDEO] Volvo CE's LX2 Electric Wheel Loader Concept

The second-generation prototype delivers zero emissions, significantly lower noise levels, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs compared to its conventional counterparts.

Sep 26, 2018

Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled this concept machine – the latest one – to industry specialists, policymakers, the media and academics at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit on Wednesday September 12th. The LX2 is a second-generation prototype that is part of a research project and is not commercially available.

Latest in Loaders
Versatility or Affordability? Choose Both with Propane
Sponsored Content
Versatility or Affordability? Choose Both with Propane
April 1, 2025
Bobcat is expanding its existing lineup of large excavators with the new E220 and E245. These new excavators deliver the power, performance, and precision needed for the biggest job site challenges.
Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
April 3, 2025
Tips for Purchasing a Diagnostic Laptop
Sponsored Content
Tips for Purchasing a Diagnostic Laptop
April 1, 2025
World of Concrete 2025 gathered nearly 60,000 construction professionals and thousands of the latest tools, technologies and equipment at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
World of Concrete 2025 Faces the Future Head-On
March 26, 2025
Related Stories
The GEL-1800 electric wheel loader is compatible with a range of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) brands such as Blink Charging and Siemen’s eMobility.
Loaders
HEVI GEL-1800 Electric Wheel Loader
Maxresdefault 596670f56c1b3
Loaders
[VIDEO] Operator Share Experiences with Volvo Hybrid Loader
Volvo CE's LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader at Waste Management's Moreno Valley Transfer Station. The LX1 is a series hybrid, which puts an electric motor at each wheel and replaces an equivalent-sized conventional loader's 13L engine with a 3.6L diesel, on board strictly to run the loader's generator. Volvo says 98% of the components on the LX1 are new.
Loaders
Customer Sees 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain with Hybrid Loader
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
Sponsored Content
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
More in Loaders
Earthmoving Equipment
NEW WEBINAR: Cut the Waste, Fill the Gaps
Caterpillar experts share how smarter choices in overburden removal can not only help to overcome today's top challenges, but also pay off for your business in the long run.
Speakers: Lonnie Fritz, ; Jason Hurdis,
D5 Malaga 19 0421
Loaders
Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
Bobcat Co.
Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025.
Bobcat is expanding its existing lineup of large excavators with the new E220 and E245. These new excavators deliver the power, performance, and precision needed for the biggest job site challenges.
Earthmoving Equipment
60+ Earthmoving Products for Your Next Project
Check out Equipment Today's roundup of the latest equipment launches to maximize your earthmoving efforts, including excavators, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, skid steers, dozers, compact track loaders and more.
John Deere's new 824 X-Tier loader features the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) E-Drive system. It is equipped with a JD9 diesel engine as the primary power source, however, the torque converter and traditional transmission have been replaced by the EVT system. In addition, the E-Drive component provides instant power, while simplifying operation and reducing complexity.
Construction Technology
World of Concrete 2025 Faces the Future Head-On
The annual trade show delivers tech-forward equipment debuts focused on efficiency and productivity.
World of Concrete 2025 gathered nearly 60,000 construction professionals and thousands of the latest tools, technologies and equipment at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Earthmoving Equipment
Bobcat Boosts Heavy Equipment Lineup With 6 New Machines
Bobcat Co.
Adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators, the company brings big enhancements to its portfolio. The L205, L235, L255 and L285 large wheel loaders and E220 and E245 large excavators will be available at select dealers mid-Q2 2025.
All six new models – E220, E245, L205, L235, L255, L285 – are backed by a three-year/5,000-hour full coverage warranty.
Equipment
Equipment Today Releases 2025 Annual Equipment Showcase
Designed to highlight hundreds of next level solutions for challenge construction jobsites, this year's showcase delivers the top equipment solutions in eight main categories, all aimed at improving your business and its jobsite operations.
Equipment Today's Annual Equipment Showcase highlights hundreds of today's latest product releases in earthmoving, attachments, lift equipment, worksite equipment, fleet maintenance, trucks and transportation, roadbuilding, and technology.
Loaders
Komatsu Unveils WA485-11 and WA475-11 Wheel Loaders
Komatsu America Corp.
Both models offer yard loader configurations that include additional stability features such as a larger bucket, wide low-profile tires, and additional counterweight designed to support higher productivity in aggregate applications.
Wheel Loader Wa485
Construction Technology
Trimble Debuts Worldwide Technology Outlet Strategy With SMS Equipment, Inc.
Trimble Construction | Trimble
As the first Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment, Inc. will sell Trimble's equipment technologies directly to customers across the globe. Trimble Technology Outlets are a new part of Trimble’s evolving civil construction distribution strategy.
As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi.
Loaders
John Deere Announces Transmission Assurance Program on Eligible Wheel Loaders
John Deere
The new 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier transmission assurance program provides up to five years or 15,0001 hours of coverage on qualified wheel loaders.
John Deere offers the new coverage program on its 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier models.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
The Toro Company
As more essential jobsite equipment is electrified, the way contractors approach interior demolition is changing.
Sw25 6041 L 22230 E Dingo Tx750 Scraper 474
Rental
Equipment Rental Raises the Bar on Electric Offerings
The addition of more all-electric equipment provides contractors with more access to innovative solutions and lower-emitting equipment.
In September 2022, Sunbelt Rentals became the first national rental company to adopt Bobcat all-electric technology when the company announced the delivery of the first Bobcat T7X all-electric compact loader.
Rental Business
18 New Products for Rental Companies
Products and equipment recently introduced for the general equipment and rental market.
20231024 Ya1 21 6679714cbc95e
Page 1 of 61
Next Page