Huddig has upgraded its 1370 TIGON hybrid wheel loader for the new model year, increasing battery capacity from 44 kWh to 61 kWh. The company says the larger pack, combined with newly added regenerative braking, should let the machine run on electric power more often than the first generation, which already operated electrically nearly 60% of the time.
The G2 keeps the platform’s flexibility, including loader-mounted crane options, an insulated basket lift, and remote control operation. Huddig also points to real-world validation: a fleet of 41 first-generation machines accumulated 96,306 operating hours and saved an estimated 140,439 gallons of diesel before the second generation launched.
Design engineer Daniel Åkerström says the operational data gave the company a solid foundation for development, and marketing and sales manager Daniel Myrgren adds that the extended electric runtime and attachment options make the machine more versatile. The source notes that low emissions and low noise are becoming increasingly important in jobs where the electric powertrain can offer a competitive edge.