Fulton Hogan has received the first commercial delivery of the Volvo L120 Electric loader in Oceania
Volvo Construction Equipment has completed the first commercial delivery of its L120 Electric wheel loader in Oceania, supplying a machine to infrastructure specialist Fulton Hogan in New Zealand.
The milestone follows a successful six-month trial in which Fulton Hogan tested a pre-commercial version of the electric model. The newly delivered unit now represents a more permanent addition to Fulton Hogan’s fleet and marks the first full commercial agreement for the L120 Electric in the region.
Fulton Hogan, a long-standing Volvo CE customer with a on sustainability, will use the L120 Electric for rehandling of materials on civil construction projects.
The company previously collaborated with Volvo CE as a global test partner for the EC480 Hybrid excavator, immediately purchasing the model after trials.
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“Fulton Hogan is an influential first reference customer for the L120 Electric in Oceania,” Volvo CE head of site solutions Oceania Bertrand Colette says.
“Their commitment to innovation and sustainability makes them an ideal partner as we expand our electromobility offering to the region.”
A total cost of ownership analysis conducted by Volvo CE shows that, in New Zealand, the L120 Electric offers lower operating costs than an equivalent diesel machine.
“The new Volvo loader offers a quieter, safer operation, and we’re optimistic about the financial benefits too,” Fulton Hogan Auckland regional manager James Weller says.
“Charging it daily is far more cost-effective than refuelling with diesel, especially with current energy prices.”
Fulton Hogan also acquired two Volvo FMX Electric trucks from Volvo Trucks.