Get FinancingSnorkel’s Lithium-Powered Speed Level Lifts Enter Full Production
Snorkel has begun full production of its new lithium-ion battery-powered SL26RTE and SL30RTE Speed Level rough-terrain lifts at its assembly facility in Washington, Tyne & Wear. The lift manufacturer also signed an official supply agreement with electric powertrain and Li-ion battery system supplier Hyperdrive Innovation of Sunderland, which provides the components for the zero-emission lifts.
“We are pleased to have signed an official supply agreement with Hyperdrive Innovation, with whom Snorkel has worked closely with to develop a stable electric powertrain that can deliver the reliability and performance that our customers require,” says Snorkel Chief Manufacturing Officer John Gill. “Following very positive feedback to our preview at Bauma, the design has undergone thorough testing, both in concept and in field evaluations, and we are confident that these models will exceed our customers’ expectations.”
“We are delighted to secure the contract to supply the SL26RTE and SL30RTE with the very latest Hyperdrive battery technology and working to a demanding timeline,” says Hyperdrive Innovation Founder and Commercial Director Stephen Irish. “It has been a pleasure to support Snorkel to take these initial concept vehicles through the development cycle and into production.”
Long, Quiet Service Life
According to Snorkel, it costs up to 95% less to operate the battery-powered SL26RTE and SL30RTE compared to their equivalents with an internal combustion diesel engine. The new SL26RTE’s 68dB sound level is also 60% quieter than the diesel-powered Snorkel SL26SL, the manufacturer says, and the electric lifts are emissions-free.
The SL26RTE and SL30RTE are available with a variety of battery pack options, including a high-capacity configuration for long-distance travel. And in contrast to lead-acid batteries, the lithium-ion battery packs are maintenance-free and have been shown to last up to 20 times longer, according to Snorkel. The batteries can recharge in as little as 6 hours.
Self-Leveling, Drivable At Height
As for the mechanical characteristics of the lifts, the new four-wheel-drive Snorkel Speed Levels provide automatic self-leveling capabilities on grades of up to 50%. Both units can tilt their platforms up to 9 degrees front-to-back and 13 degrees side-to-side to provide steady support for workers and materials. Moreover, both can drive at up to 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph) while fully elevated.
The SL26RTE has a 9.6-metre (31.5-foot) maximum working height and a platform capacity of 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds), more than enough to lift two people and their tools. Its platform measures 1.72 x 4.6 m (5.6 x 15 ft) when its roll-out deck is extended. The machine weighs 3,500 kg (7,720 lbs) overall.
The SL30RTE, meanwhile, trades 90 kg (200 lbs) of lifting capacity and some platform area to reach a greater working height of 10.8 m (35.4 ft), fully 1.2 m (3.9 ft) more than the SL26RTE. It doesn’t have an extendable platform, but its 1.74- x 4.23-m (5.7 x 13.9-ft) working area can support up to 590 kg (1,300 lbs).
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Source: Snorkel