i don't know if it is just the video but the high pitch whine from the 230E would drive me crazy. Defiantly not as noticeable when the cab was closed. It looks like is moves about as good as the Diesel counterpart. I would love to see if Volvo would let you do a day (or more) of actual in the field work on one as a real test drive/promotional.
Needs to be hybrid, small eng to track place to place and also charge battery. Needs to last 8 hrs or job will require 2 machines and operators to get the same amount of work done.
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. There was a sharp whine on the 230 that was unpleasant and boy that bucket was small. But you were able to cope with that really well and we were able to hear you talking, while it was running. There are definite places where an electric excavator would be preferable. Nice job, Chris.
Someone said, in another thread, that the whine comes from the hydraulic systems. It's probably just the same as on a diesel rig but more noticeable now that the engine noise is gone.
It seems like Volvo missed a trick by not offering a long "demonstration lease" on a new machine until an approved-used unit was available. I've been incredibly impressed with the Hyundai, especially for a well used second hand machine.
That was a fun show and nice to get to talk to you again Chris. Always neat to get to ask stuff about things that come to mine watching these videos and get more clarified answers than you can on a video comment most of the time. Thanks again for taking the time to chat at the show.
18:18 - That's the new equipment that will be on the Bealy Good 90 acre project. hehe Wished I could've jumped on a plane and popped over to say hi. It looked great fun seeing all of the different machines/tools etc.
Couple of big kids playing with the toy excavator and toy truck there at the end lol. Good times, good times. That electric excavator definitely has its place in the market. It's not for every job or situation, but it is pretty cool.
Ah c'mon guys, about the whole Volvo "thing" - let it go, it has been explained several times now. Chris needed a bigger excavator asap, and he couldn't wait for Volvo to get one in his price range, and the size he wanted, so he had to pull the trigger on the Hyundai, in order to not lose jobs he already had contracts on. The essential here is time, or the lack thereof. It doesn't look good on your resume if clients starts to cancel contracts because you can't fulfill them. Here in Denmark the clients can actually sue you if you fail to fulfilling a contract, and I'm pretty sure it's the same especially in the US, where everybody is suing everybody else, even for minute problems. Chris could, potentially, have seen himself in big legal and financial trouble.
You're missing the point, grandpop. With Chris' marketing exposure, the Volvo executives should have found an upgraded machine ASAP for him. He's been giving them free advertising for several years, now. You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment.
@@gatekeeper08210 No dude, I'm not missing any point, you are. Chris had put his purchase on the backburner for quite awhile, waiting for Volvo to come up with a solution, but as said - countless times now - Volvo didn't HAVE, and couldn't GET a machine that was in the specs of Chris' demands in time, and Chris couldn't wait any longer because he had jobs that HAD to be addressed or he would potentially lose the contracts. I really do not understand why some of you guys in here are trying to stir up a sh**storm against Volvo, because Chris is obviously still on very good terms with them - heck he'd just attended the 9/26 Utility Expo in Louisville, KY, at the Volvo booth for a meet 'n greet, do you think he would've done that if he had a problem with Volvo?! Of course not, he would've flipped to the Hyundai booth, but he didn't - what does that tell you? Stop trying to make a problem where there isn't any.
@@jrand2631 - Who made you the channel moderator. My comments were intended as advise to Chris. With 3 million + viewers per month, Chris has been giving Volvo free marketing exposure, since he started making videos. That has to equate to hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in free advertising for Volvo. That should be worth some consideration from Volvo - and they ignored it. "You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment."
The laid back fun and laughter with friends - the enamored fans from near and far - good times! I have to say .. from the outside of the EC230 .. that squeal was annoying.
I suspect remote locations in rough terrain with regular relocation like Chris works is a less than optimal solution. I could see a permanent jobsite like a quarry might be a better match for the technology.
@tjbjornson154 Yeah, true. I’d be concerned about leaving a big solar charger unguarded on a remote job site too. Although, we routinely leave machines worth six figures sitting all alone out there.
Going off previous experiences with the Cat electric counterpart. It'll run for about 2-3 hours then need a charge for 45min to an hour. At this point the battery technology is just not far enough for this to be viable for the jobs he does
I worked for a company as a mechanic when the 555E came out, they went thru operators like crazy and we swapped one machine back and forth between a 2 and 4 stick i know it was 10x a year because the “operator” couldnt run one or the other. I could run both just as good as the other but it took a few minutes to get in the rhythm.
We would need to see charging speed and battery options. For sure, there's a real function for the battery pack as a counter weight. My guess is you could pack a LOT of batteries in a machine like that but it would cost more. When battery prices come down electric rigs becomes inevitable.
The electric machines will no doubt fill a niche where being quiet and free of local pollution are important, but keeping the cab warm in cold weather is a challenge.
Man, I was hoping you got to spend a few minutes with Andrew Camarata. I can't answer for how other people interact, only for myself; but I have been supporting both of you for along time now and..... Anyhow, looks like y'all had fun. glad to see so many of the people I watch together in one place.
Hey, Big Muskie and The Gem of Egypt were both electric. Of course they both had on site power plants and big ass extension cords. But they were electric. My concern is emergency operations. Natural disasters when you need the machine 24 hours a day for a week or two. Or military applications.Those things would be useless.
They're quiet and have zero emissions, though. For applications when they're easily charged and working in enclosed spaces, they'll be great. Especially working around potentially flammable or explosive dust.
Thanks Chris enjoyed the look at the show have seen DP,s Clinton's, Matt's and you all give a good vision for us here in Australia hope to actually get there one day soon now that I've retired Cheers Kym Adelaide
I have noticed one of these machines on the Charlotte Douglass Airport project. It's usually sitting out by the road when I go buy on the way to the gun range.
That's a small, weirdly shaped bucket on that thing. Also notice they have piles of sand for the demo, which is much lighter than dirt. I wonder how the lifting capacity on that thing compares to the equivalent sized diesel machine, because I feel like how their demo is set up doesn't really give you a good sense of how much power it has. I will say though, I just did a job underground digging new footings under a hundred year old hotel, and we had to constantly be running fans and air monitors in the basement to counteract the emissions from the minis and skid steers we were running in the enclosed space. An electric machine would be pretty handy for that type of job.
It’s a Scandinavian style grading bucket designed for tilt rotators. That machine has a steel wrist coupler so I assume it normally has one on it. The shape and angles of the bucket maximizes the use of the tilt rotator when working around obstacles.
I’ve got a Tesla and it is fantastic. I especially like the noises it makes when you open it up. I REALLY like it. I’ve got a 360 and I want to upgrade it ….and of course an electric version is an option. But cmon, what the hell is that noise? It sounds like an electronic speed controller on steroids. That can’t be right, surely. Dogs will be howling for miles around. I think I’ll keep my diesel machine for the moment. The hum of the engine is my therapy, my happy place.
I'm pretty sure you've already thought of this....but....how would you recharge out on your job sites? Would you have to have a generator running all night so it would be ready for the next day? Not too many of your job sites has a power outlet handy.
A big portable diesel electric plant charging the batteries. Yeah, that makes sense! And solar panels are out of the question as the unit is running during most of the sun time. So we’re reduced to a trailer mounted battery bank that recharges the machine overnight. Then the trailer has to be taken to a charging station the next day. Very convenient!
I can see a lot of options. For example, I saw a video of a company that has these battery containers with DC fast charging for hire. Whetever is the cheapest in the end, I guess. If you can slash fuel and maintenance costs...
These things last for 3 hours of hard work then need a huge power station to recharge them. No way these can be used anywhere remote as they dont have the power to keep it running. They will become redundant in the next few years. The leccy ones on site dont even get used any more by most of the lads.
The noise would drive me crazy. Seems digging clay would be a much better test. Impractical at a show, but I wonder how long the charge lasts under load or in cold weather.
not reasons its legit electric batteries either take ages or cant charge if they're too cold or too warm and if ur far from a 240 or higher voltage charger u cant really charge the machine either@thecouchtripper
It would drive me round the bend, I can only guess that they created it as a safety feature for those outside the machine. The low mmm sound in the background is the hydraulic pump and motor. Thr high pitched sound is too loud to be the "chopper" in the control system, which is why I believe it's an actual manufacturer made noise for safety?
Starting to see quite a few electric machinery in use in Norway now. They are primarily used on Urban sites specifically within cities. Some have gone as far as to demand the use of electric equippement within city limits. I guess they can be used on smaller rural jobs if you have a battery backup system with solar or something, but it's way too expensive and cumbersome to transport for most smaller companies to even concider it.
I'm not sold on electrification of this type of equipment, just yet. Its not the electric drivetrain that bothers me, its the power source. Battery tech hasn't surpassed the runtime of combustion engines. Having said that, electric motors can be build to be so much more efficient than an combustion counterpart and take up significantly less space and less weight. Its the lifespan of the batteries that concerns me. If something that is built to perform a specific job and nearly never move, then it could be built to be connected to the grid. Batteries wouldn't even be needed in this case. Example, shipping port container cranes. Nonetheless and having said alllllll that... we have to start somewhere. Finding the strengths and weaknesses has to start somewhere.
Deisel generator would be needed at large jobs to keep the thing charged. Who is gonna stick around after a long hard day working to make sure the unit is recharged for the next day.
I think people's hang ups about EVs are making them blind to what this machine is. Modern EV tech made this niche product possible. These are for indoor applications, underground and urban projects that are noise and emissions sensitive. At best it's a stepping stone to replace standard excavators.
I think Volvo should give you one of those for free for promotional how to videos. Hint,hint to the people at Volvo!😊 Take care Chris and God Bless!!!❤😊
I’m surprised you haven’t set up a collaboration with Matt from demo ranch. His abandoned ranch seems like a perfect place for you to get Volvo involved and double your subscriber count
Seems like they should build it like a train with diesel electric but still have a big battery bank. Then it can run constantly with diesel running as needed to top off battery bank ,only bad thing is cost will be high because of diesel and electric on one machine but a Toyota prius is made like that
If you’re in a big construction site in the city where the excavator isn’t working 10 hours a day but maybe 4 or 5 this machine would make a lot of sense but it’s the kind of machine that I’d lease rather than buy new.
Dammit Man, going to have an come meet you guys next time !! didn't realize it was in Ky. until it was pretty much over. Looked like all you guys had a lot of fun !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
You didn't listen to his comments, did you? As he said, this machine isn't meant for digging huge ponds or clearing house lots in rural areas, it's meant for stationary jobs, like in waste fueled power plants and even scrap yards fitted with a claw or a magnet, so places where they already have lots of electricity available, and where the machines doesn't move around a lot. They're perfect for that kind of jobs = no expensive diesel fuel, no emissions and no DEF fluid = saving lots of $$$.
Somebody put that wine machine out of his misery that wine and noise would drive me nuts the hydraulic pump sound right but the extra wire in that machine is horrible
Seems like it would be a good idea but the run time I just can not see it I did hear that Cummins was coming out with a hydrogen motor to take the place of diesel motor not really sure about that electric excavator might be practical in some applications cool video
Couldn’t imagine working all day doing labor tasks in the vicinity of that whining MoFo. It’d drive some people insane, me being one of them. Didn’t seem too bad inside the AC cab for Chris though. 🤣 Still can’t stand the squashed duck backup alert.
That would be a no way in heck would I ever purchase that machine. The wine alone. Plus that machine will not run 22/ day 2 hrs maintenance. Not to mention when battery pack goes bad it will cost far more that a blown engine.
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i don't know if it is just the video but the high pitch whine from the 230E would drive me crazy. Defiantly not as noticeable when the cab was closed. It looks like is moves about as good as the Diesel counterpart. I would love to see if Volvo would let you do a day (or more) of actual in the field work on one as a real test drive/promotional.
Looking at Volvo spec sheet ,run time is 4 to 5 hours ,
It used 4% while paying in the sand@@thatdave86
Needs to be hybrid, small eng to track place to place and also charge battery. Needs to last 8 hrs or job will require 2 machines and operators to get the same amount of work done.
The whine is from the hydraulics. You can’t hear it over the diesel on a diesel powered one
Yeah, that high pitch whistle is the first thing that got me too.
Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. There was a sharp whine on the 230 that was unpleasant and boy that bucket was small. But you were able to cope with that really well and we were able to hear you talking, while it was running. There are definite places where an electric excavator would be preferable. Nice job, Chris.
Someone said, in another thread, that the whine comes from the hydraulic systems. It's probably just the same as on a diesel rig but more noticeable now that the engine noise is gone.
Preferably in a scrapyard like all these bullshit EVs there pushing on people.
I enjoyed watching you and DC play in the sandbox with the little truck and excavator. Thanks
Still can’t believe Volvo wouldn’t find you some type of deal on you newest used excavator. Would have been a great marketing tool for them.
there wasn't anything available, they wanted to help.
It seems like Volvo missed a trick by not offering a long "demonstration lease" on a new machine until an approved-used unit was available. I've been incredibly impressed with the Hyundai, especially for a well used second hand machine.
You never want a good customer to have to go to a good competitor, they may never come back. Volvo definitely didn't do themselves any favors.
Chris is one guy, Volvo makes their money from big construction companies that buy multiple excavators at a time.
@@gregs9187DIRT PERFECT Mike loves his Hyundai 210
And no grass was harmed in the making of this video. lol Would have enjoyed watching this IRL. Looks like you all had a good time.
That was a fun show and nice to get to talk to you again Chris. Always neat to get to ask stuff about things that come to mine watching these videos and get more clarified answers than you can on a video comment most of the time. Thanks again for taking the time to chat at the show.
Really cool autograph session. Looks like a bunch of people were in line.
18:18 - That's the new equipment that will be on the Bealy Good 90 acre project. hehe
Wished I could've jumped on a plane and popped over to say hi. It looked great fun seeing all of the different machines/tools etc.
Couple of big kids playing with the toy excavator and toy truck there at the end lol. Good times, good times.
That electric excavator definitely has its place in the market. It's not for every job or situation, but it is pretty cool.
Ah c'mon guys, about the whole Volvo "thing" - let it go, it has been explained several times now.
Chris needed a bigger excavator asap, and he couldn't wait for Volvo to get one in his price range, and the size he wanted, so he had to pull the trigger on the Hyundai, in order to not lose jobs he already had contracts on. The essential here is time, or the lack thereof.
It doesn't look good on your resume if clients starts to cancel contracts because you can't fulfill them. Here in Denmark the clients can actually sue you if you fail to fulfilling a contract, and I'm pretty sure it's the same especially in the US, where everybody is suing everybody else, even for minute problems. Chris could, potentially, have seen himself in big legal and financial trouble.
You're missing the point, grandpop. With Chris' marketing exposure, the Volvo executives should have found an upgraded machine ASAP for him. He's been giving them free advertising for several years, now.
You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment.
@@gatekeeper08210 No dude, I'm not missing any point, you are.
Chris had put his purchase on the backburner for quite awhile, waiting for Volvo to come up with a solution, but as said - countless times now - Volvo didn't HAVE, and couldn't GET a machine that was in the specs of Chris' demands in time, and Chris couldn't wait any longer because he had jobs that HAD to be addressed or he would potentially lose the contracts.
I really do not understand why some of you guys in here are trying to stir up a sh**storm against Volvo, because Chris is obviously still on very good terms with them - heck he'd just attended the 9/26 Utility Expo in Louisville, KY, at the Volvo booth for a meet 'n greet, do you think he would've done that if he had a problem with Volvo?! Of course not, he would've flipped to the Hyundai booth, but he didn't - what does that tell you?
Stop trying to make a problem where there isn't any.
@@jrand2631 - Who made you the channel moderator.
My comments were intended as advise to Chris. With 3 million + viewers per month, Chris has been giving Volvo free marketing exposure, since he started making videos. That has to equate to hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in free advertising for Volvo. That should be worth some consideration from Volvo - and they ignored it.
"You can't possibly expect us to believe there wasn't a new unit sitting on a dealer's lot, somewhere at that moment."
“Just shake it. It knows where it need to go”. I’m not even going to start on that line! 😂
The laid back fun and laughter with friends - the enamored fans from near and far - good times!
I have to say .. from the outside of the EC230 .. that squeal was annoying.
Extremely annoying
Usually that noise is drowned out by the overwhelming noise of the engine. Volvo needs to work on quieter hydraulics.
The sound effects on the haul truck was amazing 😂
THAT SQUEAL WOULD GET OLD IN A HURRY.. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO
Turn the radio up louder lol
I suspect remote locations in rough terrain with regular relocation like Chris works is a less than optimal solution. I could see a permanent jobsite like a quarry might be a better match for the technology.
@tjbjornson154
Yeah, true. I’d be concerned about leaving a big solar charger unguarded on a remote job site too. Although, we routinely leave machines worth six figures sitting all alone out there.
Going off previous experiences with the Cat electric counterpart. It'll run for about 2-3 hours then need a charge for 45min to an hour. At this point the battery technology is just not far enough for this to be viable for the jobs he does
Never lost any of ya sandbox skills bro. Hey a great all round video for sure. Safe travels. Ken.
Old Ford backhoe was a 4 stick and I was actually pretty good at one of those. They were the first machines I ever ran.
I worked for a company as a mechanic when the 555E came out, they went thru operators like crazy and we swapped one machine back and forth between a 2 and 4 stick i know it was 10x a year because the “operator” couldnt run one or the other. I could run both just as good as the other but it took a few minutes to get in the rhythm.
I was on a Ford 755, digging in french drain. I actually loved that thing@@young11984
You saying ''l cant see!'' And mike hanging out the door to see speaks volumes about the visibility on that loader. Volvo could make that better.
Chris you guys are so entertaining. I think you had more fun on the toy excavator. Truck in the sandbox was just the thing. Have a great week.
Boys and their toys no matter what their age (and girls too) LOL - just love all this fun and new equipment innovations.
Damn, that battery life went from 91% to 87% percent in less than 5 minutes.
Yeah just playing, not digging up tree stumps
So you would need a $100,000 diesel generator to power the thing. Makes sense.
They have their place like in closed air spaces but definitely not a replacement to diesel like the WEF would have you believe.
We would need to see charging speed and battery options. For sure, there's a real function for the battery pack as a counter weight. My guess is you could pack a LOT of batteries in a machine like that but it would cost more. When battery prices come down electric rigs becomes inevitable.
Someday I’m coming to one of these things!! I love your laugh!
That sound is a deal breaker 🤘🤘
ummm earmuffs or plugs? Come on! As if a loud ass diesel engine is any quieter.
The electric machines will no doubt fill a niche where being quiet and free of local pollution are important, but keeping the cab warm in cold weather is a challenge.
The high pitch whine would drive me crazy! But with the door closed and tunes running probably ok!
Sure looks like fun Chris! Nice get together sir.
Thanks for the tour
Thats a big Bucket for a 230
Think the smaller versions that can be transported and used by local municipalities would work .
I feel like this is kind of like an electric lawn mower. It’s okay if it’s a small yard you’re mowing, but if it’s a big yard it’s not efficient.
Man, I was hoping you got to spend a few minutes with Andrew Camarata. I can't answer for how other people interact, only for myself; but I have been supporting both of you for along time now and.....
Anyhow, looks like y'all had fun. glad to see so many of the people I watch together in one place.
Hey, Big Muskie and The Gem of Egypt were both electric. Of course they both had on site power plants and big ass extension cords. But they were electric. My concern is emergency operations. Natural disasters when you need the machine 24 hours a day for a week or two. Or military applications.Those things would be useless.
They're quiet and have zero emissions, though. For applications when they're easily charged and working in enclosed spaces, they'll be great. Especially working around potentially flammable or explosive dust.
@@Skorpychanthey're clearly not quiet. zero emissions is a lie. And actually, a diesel would be less prone to ignite flammable environs.
Thanks Chris enjoyed the look at the show have seen DP,s Clinton's, Matt's and you all give a good vision for us here in Australia hope to actually get there one day soon now that I've retired
Cheers Kym
Adelaide
That whine would drive me nuts..... 🤣
I have noticed one of these machines on the Charlotte Douglass Airport project. It's usually sitting out by the road when I go buy on the way to the gun range.
The one problem I see with electric is battery replacement cost.
Cheaper than diesel engine maintenance.
No thanks, diesel all day every day baby!!!! That high pitch whine would drive me crazy.
That's a small, weirdly shaped bucket on that thing. Also notice they have piles of sand for the demo, which is much lighter than dirt. I wonder how the lifting capacity on that thing compares to the equivalent sized diesel machine, because I feel like how their demo is set up doesn't really give you a good sense of how much power it has.
I will say though, I just did a job underground digging new footings under a hundred year old hotel, and we had to constantly be running fans and air monitors in the basement to counteract the emissions from the minis and skid steers we were running in the enclosed space. An electric machine would be pretty handy for that type of job.
Rams are hydraulic, power is the same. The electric motor can handle the instantaneous load changed better than a diesel engine.
It’s a Scandinavian style grading bucket designed for tilt rotators. That machine has a steel wrist coupler so I assume it normally has one on it. The shape and angles of the bucket maximizes the use of the tilt rotator when working around obstacles.
I’ve got a Tesla and it is fantastic. I especially like the noises it makes when you open it up. I REALLY like it.
I’ve got a 360 and I want to upgrade it ….and of course an electric version is an option.
But cmon, what the hell is that noise? It sounds like an electronic speed controller on steroids. That can’t be right, surely. Dogs will be howling for miles around.
I think I’ll keep my diesel machine for the moment. The hum of the engine is my therapy, my happy place.
The sandbox looked about to scale loading your truck with the 550!
I'm pretty sure you've already thought of this....but....how would you recharge out on your job sites? Would you have to have a generator running all night so it would be ready for the next day? Not too many of your job sites has a power outlet handy.
A big portable diesel electric plant charging the batteries. Yeah, that makes sense! And solar panels are out of the question as the unit is running during most of the sun time. So we’re reduced to a trailer mounted battery bank that recharges the machine overnight. Then the trailer has to be taken to a charging station the next day. Very convenient!
I can see a lot of options. For example, I saw a video of a company that has these battery containers with DC fast charging for hire. Whetever is the cheapest in the end, I guess. If you can slash fuel and maintenance costs...
Looks like you guys were having way too much fun🤣😊
One thing I wonder is if it can be connected to a bank power source if used stationary and just run it plugged in
As permanent, I'm sure the factory can do it. Temporary, I doubt it. The power source would have to be set up ahead of time.
These things last for 3 hours of hard work then need a huge power station to recharge them. No way these can be used anywhere remote as they dont have the power to keep it running. They will become redundant in the next few years. The leccy ones on site dont even get used any more by most of the lads.
The noise would drive me crazy. Seems digging clay would be a much better test. Impractical at a show, but I wonder how long the charge lasts under load or in cold weather.
not reasons its legit electric batteries either take ages or cant charge if they're too cold or too warm and if ur far from a 240 or higher voltage charger u cant really charge the machine either@thecouchtripper
It would drive me round the bend, I can only guess that they created it as a safety feature for those outside the machine. The low mmm sound in the background is the hydraulic pump and motor. Thr high pitched sound is too loud to be the "chopper" in the control system, which is why I believe it's an actual manufacturer made noise for safety?
I hate the future already, lol. @thecouchtripper
Starting to see quite a few electric machinery in use in Norway now. They are primarily used on Urban sites specifically within cities. Some have gone as far as to demand the use of electric equippement within city limits.
I guess they can be used on smaller rural jobs if you have a battery backup system with solar or something, but it's way too expensive and cumbersome to transport for most smaller companies to even concider it.
I'm not sold on electrification of this type of equipment, just yet. Its not the electric drivetrain that bothers me, its the power source. Battery tech hasn't surpassed the runtime of combustion engines. Having said that, electric motors can be build to be so much more efficient than an combustion counterpart and take up significantly less space and less weight. Its the lifespan of the batteries that concerns me. If something that is built to perform a specific job and nearly never move, then it could be built to be connected to the grid. Batteries wouldn't even be needed in this case. Example, shipping port container cranes. Nonetheless and having said alllllll that... we have to start somewhere. Finding the strengths and weaknesses has to start somewhere.
big generator on every job , don't think we are there yet
Surprised how much noise it actually makes.
Not quite a blown Jimmy diesel though. Lol
I definitely want to go to the next one to meet them, they are my favorites.
Great job on that electric excavator there chris
Deisel generator would be needed at large jobs to keep the thing charged. Who is gonna stick around after a long hard day working to make sure the unit is recharged for the next day.
It makes total sense for equipment that is totally hydraulic
I think people's hang ups about EVs are making them blind to what this machine is. Modern EV tech made this niche product possible. These are for indoor applications, underground and urban projects that are noise and emissions sensitive. At best it's a stepping stone to replace standard excavators.
Inside, great for when they catch on fire.
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Good to see all u guys together laughing and having fun 💯💯
I think Volvo should give you one of those for free for promotional how to videos. Hint,hint to the people at Volvo!😊
Take care Chris and God Bless!!!❤😊
The machine started w 91% battery and after a short job it was down four percent at 87%. Seems like a problem to me.
Nemsis Black lenses - The oakleys of the blue collar man lmao
Chris, l;ooked right at home with the kiddie mini excavator. OMG, Matt running that as well, so funny. OMG Matt loading the toy truck!! Priceless!
"stealth mode activated" that thing is so damn quiet
Biomass generators will become more common. Look up air curtain burners.
That is one bad ass machine!
Right, Lighting Bolt means Good, till it BURNS.....and BURNS ....and BURNS!!!
That high pitch squeal would get old quick.
Love to see that thing ripping out stumps
Without the engine noise, the hydraulic whine is really noticeable and ear piercing. Def need some ear protection on this...
You guys are having way too much fun.
I’m surprised you haven’t set up a collaboration with Matt from demo ranch. His abandoned ranch seems like a perfect place for you to get Volvo involved and double your subscriber count
Texas is a hell of a journey from South Carolina, wouldn’t be financially viable for either of them
@@almostanengineer they rent equipment in all 50 states.
Thank you for sharing this with all
Sounds like a Vaccum Cleaner LOL How many Hours do they recon before a Recharge is Required Chris. and how long will that eat into a Working Day!!
Weird bucket on the 230, and hated that loud whine. That would drive me crazy.
Maybe you couldn't hear it from the cab.
No one seems to talk about the recharging, at the end of the day, on the site!!!!
Either through the grid or through the use of a portable power unit.
@@AlexKall Wow! That answer was a long time coming!! Thanks
Seems like they should build it like a train with diesel electric but still have a big battery bank. Then it can run constantly with diesel running as needed to top off battery bank ,only bad thing is cost will be high because of diesel and electric on one machine but a Toyota prius is made like that
I started by following you Chris then Mike and Clint and Matt you are all stars
If you’re in a big construction site in the city where the excavator isn’t working 10 hours a day but maybe 4 or 5 this machine would make a lot of sense but it’s the kind of machine that I’d lease rather than buy new.
Good of them to take off the steelwrist for you, as you can't use one
Dammit Man, going to have an come meet you guys next time !! didn't realize it was in Ky. until it was pretty much over. Looked like all you guys had a lot of fun !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
I'm currently in KY! ....
Kevin is a lefty? I like him even a little bit more now.
How long is the cord, Chris?! When you have to put in long days, I think filling the tank is still well into the future.
Filling the tank will definitely be around for a while. The infrastructure is still pretty bad in some areas for electric vehicles
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They have a charger that is an option. Diesel powered I believe.
You didn't listen to his comments, did you?
As he said, this machine isn't meant for digging huge ponds or clearing house lots in rural areas, it's meant for stationary jobs, like in waste fueled power plants and even scrap yards fitted with a claw or a magnet, so places where they already have lots of electricity available, and where the machines doesn't move around a lot. They're perfect for that kind of jobs = no expensive diesel fuel, no emissions and no DEF fluid = saving lots of $$$.
@@creedsixteen891. Totally logical, Jim!
Cranes work quickly
the whine is bad. the diesal motor cover it up.
Mike whooped your arse on the mini
What's the actual run time for an electric machine like that? Isn't it only 4 hours? Don't know that I believe that though
You should talk Volvo into dropping one of these off at you job site to use and assess.
Electric machines would be great in scrap yards.
Somebody put that wine machine out of his misery that wine and noise would drive me nuts the hydraulic pump sound right but the extra wire in that machine is horrible
I would hate to have one of these i need some SOUND!
and how would you charge it on a job in the midle of nowhere>?
Seems like it would be a good idea but the run time I just can not see it I did hear that Cummins was coming out with a hydrogen motor to take the place of diesel motor not really sure about that electric excavator might be practical in some applications cool video
Clinton's plaid shirt was scaring folk off.
A lot of fans from Dalton Ga.
You looked like you were in slow motion. Can you see yourself doing the 10 acre pond with that machine.
Couldn’t imagine working all day doing labor tasks in the vicinity of that whining MoFo. It’d drive some people insane, me being one of them. Didn’t seem too bad inside the AC cab for Chris though. 🤣
Still can’t stand the squashed duck backup alert.
You have that whining on diesel excavators too, it's just drowned out by the diesel engine.
hate to say it but your 19 min vids are a bum out to a guy that really looks forward to your content in the mornings...
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is it my imagination or is that bucket a lot smaller than a regular 230
yes it is, but Matt still got some pretty good scoops with it to fill that haul truck to the max
love to watch diesel creek Matt
That would be a no way in heck would I ever purchase that machine. The wine alone. Plus that machine will not run 22/ day 2 hrs maintenance. Not to mention when battery pack goes bad it will cost far more that a blown engine.
How do you charge it out in the field?
How much for the remote generator to charge the thing? Nope.
I can see a need and a use, but we will always need the diesel motors.
Does it come with a heavy duty extension cord?
Usually, we expect to see a CAT in the litter box.