Van Oord commissions first heavy-duty electric excavator in the Netherlands

Van Oord this week took delivery of the Netherlands' first heavy-duty all-electric hydraulic excavator. In doing so, Van Oord is contributing to the electrification of construction sites and reducing CO₂ and nitrogen oxides during project implementation.

Van Oord is constantly looking for innovative solutions to operate sustainably. The purchase of this emission-free excavator is part of that. With this investment and the deployment of this special equipment on projects, Van Oord is taking a new step in realizing its sustainability ambition while contributing to the Department of Public Works' Zero Emission Construction Site 2030 program.

Ronald Schinagl, Managing Director Van Oord Nederland, said, 'We are proud to have added this unique Tesla among excavators to Van Oord's earthmoving equipment. With this investment we show our pioneering role in sustainability and respond to the desire of more and more clients to reduce emissions and emissions during project execution.'

The 25-ton electric hydraulic excavator CAT Zline is managed by Van Oord Grondstoffen. This Van Oord subsidiary's responsibilities include the deployment and management of Van Oord's earthmoving equipment.