Operation of an electric skidsteer mini-loader in a municipal utility service

Introduction (problem statement and relevance). Currently, one can notice active development of municipal utility service vehicles with electromechanical transmissions. For a comprehensive analysis of characteristics of such vehicles having electromechanical transmissions they shall be evaluated after having done some effective work in the process of operation. The data obtained during the tests allow assessing the energy efficiency of the electric loader and revealing its advantages and strengths compared to diesel loaders. The purpose of the study is to assess performance characteristics of a MEP-1000 electric mini-loader that underwent testing in the municipal utility service of Moscow. Methodology and research methods. The performance characteristics were analyzed using the miniloader on-board control system, CAN Wi-Fi telematic system, and ERA-GLONASS telematic system. Scientific novelty and results. The electric mini-loader performance characteristics results and assessment are provided, such as autonomous operation time, charging time, distribution of effective work performance time and on time, distribution of hydraulic equipment operation time and driving time, energy consumption, mileage, and charging strategy. Practical significance . The performance characteristics analysis results will help in designing municipal utility service vehicles with electromechanical transmissions.