The fleet contained a number of specialized electric vehicles.
A Volvo ECR18 Electric Compact Excavator with a hydraulic breaker was used to demolish concrete and masonry for interior work, while a Volvo L20 Electric Wheel loader transported loaders from the buildings.
A Volvo EW240 MH Electric material handler, which was connected with grid, worked for the external design.
These machines took care of deconstruction, concrete cutting and feeding of the crusher. A Volvo L120 Electric Wheel Loader was commissioned to move materials to and from the electric crusher.
High-performance electroma machine in action
The use of electrical machines brings numerous operating advantages.
“The fact that we have now taken the first big step towards an all-electric, low emission breakdown as a technical standard is a great success for us, the Metzner team and our customers,” says Michael Metzner, owner of Metzner Recycling.