Interesting Facts About The New CAT Hybrid Excavators

The hybrid excavators from Cat, especially the 336E excavator, are very popular among the operators. Cat 336E H hybrid excavator comes with the same configuration as the standard 336E excavator, with only one difference – it uses a hybrid system for enhanced fuel efficiency. The engine of this excavator provides 213 kW (286 horsepower), and it is capable to operate in different environments and operating conditions. The Cat experts point out that the hybrid excavators are designed to be capable to move 50% more material by using less fuel. But this is not all, there are many other interesting facts about the new Cat 336E H hybrid excavators. Go through our article and discover what the Cat 336E H hybrid excavator can do.

• In order to develop a fuel-efficient design for its 336E H-series hybrid excavators, the engineers from Caterpillar have interviewed more than 300 people from the industry and discussed about the fuel consumption and environmental challenges.

• One of the most frequent questions is what is more efficient- hydraulic or electric hybrid technology? Since the electric hybrids require additional cooling systems for keeping the electronics cool, the hydraulic hybrid technology is a better option. The hydraulic hybrid technology does not require cooling and provides reduced fuel consumption.

• Unlike all other hybrid technologies, the 336E H- series hybrid excavators do not include expensive and complicated components. These excavators come with the standard hydraulic components that Caterpillar includes in all hydraulic equipment.

• Due to the reduced engine rpm and other design features, Cat 336E H-series hybrid excavators are exceptionally quiet. They run just as the standard excavators, with one difference- the noise in the cabin is only 69 dB, which is quieter than a hair dryer.

• Although more expensive than the standard model, the Cat 336E H hybrid excavator is a worthy investment because it provides fuel savings of up to 25%. Depending on the fuel price and application, operators should expect a payback in only a year.

• In addition to being fuel-efficient, the Cat 336E H Hybrid excavators do not require a specific oil for efficient operation.

• By emitting significantly less harmful gasses than the standard excavators, these hybrid excavators have a positive impact on the environment. The Cat 336E H-series hybrid excavators produce around 70 tons less CO2 in a year.

The hydraulic hybrid technology is a trend that will continue to gain more and more popularity, simply because it is an efficient principle. Energy savings, reduced fuel consumption and optimal productivity, the 336E H-series hybrid excavators are especially designed to give the operators more options while being productive in all kinds of applications.