Dana and Wacker Neuson Group are collaborating on e-Propulsion Technologies for an Electric Compact Construction Vehicle Line-up

Dana Incorporated announced that it has been chosen by the Wacker Neuson Group, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, to provide the e-Propulsion system for its compact construction vehicle line-up in Europe, beginning with the Kramer electric wheel loader 5065e and continuing with Wacker Neuson and Kramer electric telehandler models.

The multi-year effort, which is set to begin production later this year, will include a comprehensive electrodynamic system from Dana, which will include:

• the Spicer Electrified eSG101 e-Transmission;
• two Dana TM4 SRI 200 motors paired with Dana TM4 AC-X1 inverters;
• an APC 300 series controller; and
• the software platform to manage the energy source powering vehicle traction and multiple operating functions.

“The demand for electrified compact construction equipment continues to rise and Wacker Neuson and Dana understand the importance of taking a complete system approach to e-Propulsion systems – maximizing the efficiency, durability, and performance of each specific vehicle application,” Dana Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems senior vice president Jeroen Decleer remarked.

“We are excited about the opportunity to continue our more than 20-year collaboration with the Wacker Neuson Group as we work together to bring this complete e-Propulsion system to the market, helping to meet the rising demand for sustainable solutions.”

“We are committed to expanding our pioneering role in the development of emission-free equipment for construction as well as agricultural applications. We want to be the technology leader in performance, efficiency, and safety and are pleased to have Dana as a strong partner to achieve this goal,” Thomas Tilly, managing director of Wacker Neuson Group brands Weidemann GmbH and Kramer-Werke GmbH, elaborated.

The Dana eSG101 e-Transmission is specifically designed to meet the rigorous needs of construction equipment.

It makes use of field-proven technology, such as a patented solution for unparalleled efficiency, a precision-engineered interface for connecting high-performance motors to help give a lower total cost of ownership, and a solution optimized for noise, vibration, and harshness.

The vehicle’s propulsion and operating operations will make use of Dana’s SRIPM motor technology, which maximizes the performance-to-cost ratio while providing superior performance in a fully integrated electric system.

Each motor is complimented by a low-voltage, power-dense AC-X1 inverter with unrivaled dynamic performance throughout a wide speed range.

A completely adjustable APC 300 series controller regulates the power distribution of traction and working functions, brakes, cabin heating and cooling, as well as diagnostics and intelligence control techniques to monitor vehicle performance.