JCB Debuts 505-20E Battery-Electric, Zero-Emission Loadall Telehandler

    Posted On: November 20, 2020

    JCB recently announced the 505-20E, its first ever electric, zero-emission Loadall telescopic handler, designed to deliver performance equal that of its diesel counterparts. (Photo courtesy of JCB.)

    JCB recently announced the 505-20E, its first ever electric Loadall telescopic handler, designed to deliver an equal performance to the diesel-powered version but with zero emissions. The 505-20E was created to provide a cleaner option for work inside buildings, underground construction sites, in greenhouses, and in other areas with stringent emission regulations. It also provides a significant noise reduction, with an in-cab level of 66.7 decibels and external level of 92.2 dB. An optional white noise reversing alarm is available to warn workers of machine movement. The new electric telehandler has the same lift capacity (5,500 pounds, or 2,500 kilograms) and external dimensions as the diesel model and can use forks, buckets, and other Loadall attachments.

    About The 505-20E

    The 505-20E has dual electric motors to increase efficiency, one for drive and one for hydraulics. The 23-horsepower (17-kilowatt) traction motor has a permanent four-wheel-drive dropbox, while the 30-hp (22-kW) hydraulic system motor powers the fixed displacement gear pump with a maximum flow of 21 gallons per minute (80 liters per minute). The drive motor uses regenerative braking to extend battery life. The machine’s 240V, 16A onboard charger can recharge the battery in eight to 10 hours. The optional JCB Universal Charger can top off the battery when needed during breaks in 60 minutes.

    Find Your Next Telehandler

    You’ll find hundreds of new and used JCB lifts, including a huge selection of telehandlers and a number of 505s, for sale every day at LiftsToday.com.

    Source: JCB



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