Sany expands its electric equipment portfolio

The latest addition is the STT4501E2-D, a fully electric terminal tractor which has been optimised for the European market.

“The STT from Sany offers exactly the performance profile that many of our customers are looking for: High availability, reliable range and economical operation,” said Daniel Zhong, sales director at Sany Europe.

“The demand for electric solutions is growing noticeably – and with this model, we offer a mature alternative that has already proven itself in real-life port operations.”

Energy savings

Sany’s STT4501E2-D is built on a robust heavy-duty chassis and has a maximum tractive force for 75 tonnes of trailer load.

The battery with a capacity of 281.9 kWh enables a range of up to 120 kilometres or an operating time of up to 18 hours.

It is equipped with integrated thermal management system keeps the battery within the optimum temperature range under continuous load, while an additional braking system increases braking energy recovery.

The three-part electrical system has a protection class of IP67 and higher and uses a modern leakage detection system connected to Sany’s remote monitoring system. It quickly becomes clear that this powerful technology is designed for continuous operation.

Mr Zhong sees the STT as an important building block for the future of port logistics.

He said that the fully electric drive results in noticeable savings in energy and maintenance costs during operation.

”For many operators, this forms the basis for a gradual switch to electric fleets,” he said.