Danfoss Power Solutions has achieved a major milestone in heavy equipment electrification with its eHydraulic Power Module successfully powering SANY’s 200-tonne SCC2000E crawler crane – the world’s largest fully electric crane of its class. The collaboration marks a pivotal shift toward zero-emission construction machinery in high-capacity applications previously considered impossible to electrify.
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Technology Breakdown
1. eHydraulic Power Module Core Features
✔ 510kW peak power (continuous 350kW) – equivalent to diesel models
✔ 800V architecture with 96% energy recovery during lowering
✔ Integrated Danfoss Plus+1® control for seamless load handling
2. Performance Comparisons
| Metric | Diesel SCC2000 | Electric SCC2000E |
|---|---|---|
| Noise | 98 dBA | 68 dBA |
| CO2/day | 420kg | 0kg |
| Energy Cost | $380 | $120 |
| Based on 10hr operation, EU energy prices |
3. Charging & Operation
- 1.5MW fast-charging (80% in 30 minutes)
- 8-10 hour runtime with 600kWh LFP battery
- Regenerative boom lowering adds 15% range
Why This Matters
- Urban Construction Shift
- Enables zero-emission operation in cities with strict regulations
- Noise reduction allows nighttime work permits
- Total Cost of Ownership
- 60% lower operating costs over 10,000 hours
- No aftertreatment/DEF costs
- Industry Validation
- First deployment at Berlin airport expansion
- 5,000+ hours of prototype testing completed
Market Implications
Contractor Response
“We can now bid on green mandate projects we couldn’t before,” – BAM Deutschland site manager
Competitor Reaction
Liebherr and Zoomlion accelerating electric crane programs
Regulatory Impact
EU considering 2027 diesel crane phaseout for urban sites
Technical Challenges Overcome
✔ Instant torque demand for heavy lifts
✔ Hydraulic fluid heating in cold climates
✔ Battery vibration protection on rough terrain
Availability
- Q2 2026 production start
- $1.2M-$1.5M price range (30% premium, 5-year payback)
- Retrofit kits for existing cranes coming 2027