Construction Equipment Europe

Power UnitPU40

  • 900 kg
  • 17 kW
  • 40 kWh

Volvo PU40 is a small mobile power unit suitable to charge compact machines with while off the grid. It can be used in the same way as a power bank... Read more

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Overview

PU40 Volvo Power unit

Volvo PU40 is a small mobile power unit suitable to charge compact machines with while off the grid. It can be used in the same way as a power bank for mobile phones, ie you charge PU40 from the grid where possible and use it to charge machines when there is no grid power available. The PU40 is small and easy to move so you can take it to wherever your machine is located. Thanks to 230V sockets, it can also provide energy to the rest of your site.

Specifications
Power input DC 17 kW
Voltage input DC (VCE Protocol) 48 V
Power input AC 6 kW
Voltage input AC (50Hz) 400 / 230 V
Total storage capacity 40 kWh
Power output DC 17 kW
Power output AC (VCE Protocol) 3 kW
AC outlet 2 x 13 A
Charging time from 10% to 100% 2 h
Dimensions (Length) 1287 mm
Dimensions (Width) 922 mm
Dimensions (Height) 1168 mm
Weight 900 kg
Protection degree IP IP54
Operating temperature (Min.) -10 °C
Operating temperature (Max.) 40 °C
Connector Type Type 2
Charging Protocol VCE48V
Battery Type Lithium-ion NMC
Power Unit Type Portable
Features

Charging Volvo electric compact machines

With the PU40 you have the flexibility to both fast charge your machine with the DC 17kW output or charge using the AC output of 2.3kW, without the need for a grid connection. How long it takes to charge your electric compact excavator or wheel loaders depends on which option you choose.

How to charge the mobile Volvo PU40 power unit

The PU40 has a battery capacity of 40kW and gives the possibility to charge your compact electric equipment and electric tools anywhere- even at jobsites with little or no grid connection. The PU40 weighs 900kg and is easily transported. When charging is required move the power unit to a location with grid connection and charge using either a 17kW DC fast charger or with a maximum AC input of 6kW.
PU40 power unit from Volvo

How does the PU40 power unit work

Here you can see how you can charge your mobile power unit from Volvo and how you can use the energy stored in the power unit. You can charge the power unit with both AC and DC and charge your electric construction machines with the energy saved in the power unit.