Setting the Record Straight on Electric Equipment

Charging Is Simpler Than It Seems

The more power you can put into your machine, the faster it will charge. The best setup is a 240-volt, 32-amp Level 2 AC-charging outlet that utilizes an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug. This is the same setup recommended for electric cars and many household appliances, and it’s easy to install if you don’t already have it. You could also use a regular 120-volt outlet, but it will take longer (about 24 hours versus six hours). There are also options like off-board DC fast chargers and solar-powered chargers. These solutions are getting better and more prevalent every day. As electric passenger vehicles grow in popularity, improved charging infrastructure will follow suit. Plus, you’ll be able to tell customers that charging is one less task on their plates.

Batteries Often Last All Day

Compact equipment can be used in so many ways, and the differences can alter how long the batteries last. Charge whenever the user has a pause in their workday. Heavier work like cutting and grading may require a quick charge at lunch. Customers who use the machine intermittently or in lighter applications find that a charge can last them all day.

Many electric machines include an automatic shutdown feature, so when an operator stops running the machine, the electric motor turns off almost immediately.

With diesel equipment, operating time is defined by the engine run time, and a lot of those hours are counted while the machine is idle. So, 10,000