09.03.2022

Electric power for IMT service cranes

US loader crane and service truck manufacturer and distributor IMT (Iowa Mold Tooling) has launched a battery power pack for its hydraulic telescopic service crane and compressor package at Work Truck Week 2022.
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The battery pack and drive system allows IMT’s hydraulic cranes to be operated

The Battery Powered crane is equipped with a standalone EPEQ power system, which includes its ELiMENT Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack. The pack allows users to operate the crane and the compressor, with the base vehicle’s engine turned off. Using the EPEQ system allowed the battery pack to be installed without the need for a full re-engineering of the machine, while using proven technology. It also allows the crane to be used with the engine running from the PTO.

The battery pack has a 48 volt charging system, the package can be equipped with the DC-DC Converter, which converts the output from the trucks 12 volt alternator to a 48 volt/ 30 amp output that recharges the battery pack while driving.
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The ELiMENT Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack

IMT sales manager Tom Wallace said: “IMT is proud to offer industry leading products that are designed and engineered to meet the needs we are hearing directly from our customers. The electrification of our hydraulic crane and compressor system is no exception. Our customers are facing stricter emissions standards and tighter margins - electrification solutions help them use less fuel and minimise vehicle wear and tear, ultimately helping their bottom line.”