Compared to fuel-powered loaders, the biggest advantage of electric wheel loaders is that electricity replaces fuel and electronic control replaces mechanical transmission. They feature a simplified structure, fewer vulnerable parts, and high operational stability, making them suitable for enclosed factory areas, urban centers, and environments with strict environmental regulations. They are currently the mainstay of carbon-neutral retrofitting in the construction machinery industry and are widely used in various sectors, including industry, municipal engineering, agriculture, forestry, and ports. This model is highly favored in Europe and America.
This article shares a real-world case study of YG electric loaders exported to Brazil, with the YG-150E as the main model. This equipment is equipped with a high-endurance lithium iron phosphate battery and an intelligent electronic control system, featuring zero emissions, low energy consumption, low noise, and minimal maintenance. It is suitable for Brazilian municipal renovations, sanitation, waste collection, and material handling in factories. The equipment perfectly aligns with Brazil’s green infrastructure policies and stringent environmental emission standards, helping local businesses solve the problems of high costs and pollution associated with fuel-powered equipment. Welcome to contact YG Machinery for more customized export solutions and quotations for overseas electric wheel loaders.
Electric Loader Technical Parameters
| Model: EL12 | Type Battery Option type Power Drive | Electric Lead acid or lithium battery Fuel (diesel or gasoline) engine 12hp,16hp,18hp,20hp,22hp 1800W | Hydraulic motor Length Width Height Tire | 1500W 2.8m 1m 1.45m 500-12 off-road tire |
| Charge and use for 6-8 hours at a time.Lift 2.2m and unload 1.4m | ||||
| Model: EL18 | Battery Drivemotor Hydraulic motor Weight Load weight | 140A，60V 2000W 2000W 1500kg 700kg | Lifting height Unloading height Tire Size | 2.7m 1.9m 23*8.5-12 3.27*1.06*1.45m |
| Model:YG150E | Overall dimension (L*W*H) Total weight Loading bucket capacity Max.Lifting height Max. Dump height Max.Dump distance Rated load capacity Turning radius Travel speed Min. Ground clearance Wheel tread 120 Battery x5 Boom lifting time | 2700*1160*2175mm 1260 kg 0.3m3 2520mm 1738 mm 700 mm 500kg 3100mm 15km/h 200mm 1150mm 60V（DC） 5—7s | Beautiful appearance, compact structure, standard forklift operator console, high safety factor, five 120 maintenance-free batteries, equipped with an intelligent 60V DC controller, brake power off, under voltage protection, over current protection, overload protection, speed limit protection, under speed protection, front and rear axle differential protection. The above protection functions make the motor more energy efficient and durable, and it can work continuously for six hours. | |
Client Project Background
This collaboration focuses on a well-known municipal engineering service provider in São Paulo, Brazil. The company has a long history of undertaking urban road renovation, community infrastructure construction, sanitation improvement, and small-scale earthmoving projects, and is a core partner in the local urban green infrastructure upgrade. In recent years, Brazil has comprehensively promoted its 2030 green infrastructure plan, introducing subsidies for the purchase of electric construction machinery and stringent emission regulations for non-road machinery, benchmarking against Euro IV emission standards. Traditional fuel-powered loaders are gradually being phased out of the market due to excessive emissions, cumbersome annual inspections, and high maintenance costs.
The client previously owned several fuel-powered loaders, facing long-term problems such as soaring fuel costs, noise pollution at construction sites, and restrictions on environmental inspections. To respond to Brazil’s new energy equipment promotion policy, enjoy a maximum 25% subsidy for electric equipment purchases, and simultaneously reduce long-term operating costs and improve project compliance, the client ultimately decided to purchase domestically produced new energy equipment in bulk. After comparing parameters from multiple brands and conducting performance tests, the YG-150E electric wheel loader was selected as the main construction equipment.
Core Challenges
Given the characteristics of urban municipal construction in Brazil, the client faced three core construction challenges on-site, which are also common pain points for local engineering companies.
- First, strict construction regulations in urban areas mean that traditional fuel-powered equipment, with its excessive emissions and noise, is highly susceptible to work stoppages and rectifications. The narrow construction areas in older communities also demand exceptionally high equipment flexibility.
- Second, rising fuel prices in Brazil result in high daily fuel costs for fuel-powered loaders. Furthermore, the high cost of oil, filters, and engine maintenance materials leads to substantial annual operating expenses, compressing project profit margins.
- Finally, municipal projects often involve continuous, recurring operations with frequent equipment start-ups and shutdowns. Fuel-powered engines suffer from significant idling wear, noticeable power loss, and high material spillage rates, resulting in low construction efficiency and making them unsuitable for the demanding requirements of refined municipal construction.
YG Customized Solutions and Product Advantages
Addressing the pain points and policy compliance needs of Brazilian clients, YG Machinery has matched their equipment with the YG-150E electric wheel loader. YG Machinery also provides a comprehensive solution encompassing machine compatibility, export compliance, overseas localization, and after-sales maintenance, fully tailored to the Brazilian municipal construction scenario.
- This model is a top-selling export product, suitable for small to medium-sized municipal earthmoving, clearing, and leveling operations in Brazil. Equipped with an industrial-grade lithium iron phosphate battery and an intelligent temperature control system, it adapts to Brazil’s hot and rainy climate, offering stable and long-lasting operation. A single full charge allows for 7-9 hours of continuous operation, fully meeting customers’ daily routine construction needs.
- The equipment features YG’s self-developed intelligent electronic control system, providing linear and smooth power output with no jerking during start-up and shutdown. This effectively reduces material spillage during construction, significantly improving the quality of refined construction. Compared to fuel-powered equipment, the machine has zero exhaust emissions and noise levels below 65 decibels, fully complying with Brazil’s CONAMA environmental emission standards. It can operate in all weather conditions in enclosed urban and community settings, avoiding environmental penalties.
- Furthermore, the equipment lacks the complex structure of an engine and gearbox, eliminating the need for oil and diesel filter changes. Only routine cleaning and maintenance are required, reducing annual operating costs by more than 60% compared to fuel-powered models.
- The equipment comes standard with a hydraulic quick-change interface, allowing for rapid switching between attachments such as sweepers, snowplows, and grab buckets. One machine is adaptable to multiple construction scenarios, meeting diverse project needs.
Project Application Results
Since its deployment in Brazilian municipal projects, the YG-150E electric wheel loader has significantly exceeded customer expectations in terms of overall construction performance, resulting in substantial cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- In terms of construction compliance, the equipment operates with zero emissions and low noise, successfully passing routine local environmental inspections without any downtime or rectification requirements, making it suitable for all-day construction in urban areas.
- In terms of cost control, the daily electricity cost is only one-quarter of the fuel cost of a fuel-powered loader. There are no high-frequency consumable replacement expenses, resulting in significant savings in maintenance costs within two months. Combined with Brazilian subsidies for electric equipment purchases, this greatly shortens the payback period.
- In terms of construction efficiency, the equipment features stepless speed regulation and easy operation, adapting to complex conditions such as narrow streets and open spaces in communities. Its flexibility far surpasses traditional fuel-powered loaders, improving precision leveling and material handling efficiency by approximately 15%. Meanwhile, the equipment boasts an extremely low failure rate, a stable and durable modular structure, and eliminates frequent downtime for maintenance, ensuring the efficient progress of municipal projects and perfectly aligning with the refined and green development trends of Brazilian urban infrastructure.
Customer Testimonials
The Brazilian customer manager highly praised the product quality and one-stop foreign trade service of YG electric wheel loaders: “This is our first bulk purchase of pure electric loaders from China, and the overall experience far exceeded our expectations. The equipment has ample power, is easy to operate, and has virtually no malfunctions. Its range remains stable even in high-temperature weather, perfectly suited to the construction environment in Brazilian cities. Most importantly, electric construction significantly reduces our operating costs and allows us to enjoy local new energy policy subsidies, maximizing environmental compliance. YG’s foreign trade service is professional and efficient, providing attentive follow-up from initial contact and export to onboarding guidance. We will continue to choose YG machinery for future equipment additions and project expansions, and will also recommend it to local peer companies.”
Choose YG for Peace of Mind
The construction machinery industry has now fully entered a transformation cycle of electrification, energy conservation, and intelligentization. Tightening environmental policies, rising fuel costs, and increasing labor maintenance costs are gradually causing traditional fuel-powered loaders to lose their cost-effectiveness advantage, making the replacement trend of electric wheel loaders irreversible. In the future, new energy electric loading equipment will be widely adopted in small and medium-sized lightweight applications, enclosed urban environments, and heavy-duty industrial and mining applications.
As a source manufacturer, YG insists on self-developed electronic controls, original factory batteries, thickened machine bodies, and standardized production. Leveraging its advantages across the entire industry chain, YG ensures equipment quality, operational efficiency, and after-sales support. Furthermore, it can customize exclusive models and attachment solutions according to customer working conditions. For various construction companies, rental businesses, and users in agriculture, forestry, and mining, YG is a trustworthy choice. Contact us now!
