Published: June 28, 2024 |

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Mining fatalities climbed more than 30 percent from 2022 to 2023, with construction fatalities also continuing to rise. In a bid to help keep miners safe, FIRSTGREEN Industries has launched a new line of cabinless, remote operated skid steers designed specifically for use in critical mining operations.

The CBL (Clean Building Logistics) is designed to enable fully remote operation, reducing the risk of operator injury or exposure to hazardous materials like asbestos and radiation in high-risk demolition environments. And, because it’s electric, it can do so without adding diesel exhaust emissions to the list of hazards faced by its operators. Now, FIRSTGREEN is offering that same functionality to underground miners with the new ROCKEAT equipment line.

“We are thrilled to introduce ROCKEAT skid steers to the U.S. market, which represents a significant leap forward in safety and sustainability for traditionally dangerous, high-emission industries like construction and mining,” Marcus Suess, COO of FIRSTGREEN Industries, told Construction Equipment Guide.

“With continued national support to accelerate the expansion of critical mineral mining projects on home soil … addresses pressing environmental concerns but also contributes to the resurgence of homegrown industry,” added Suess.

AVAILABLE IN BIG AND BIGGER

The ROCKEAT comes in two models. Designated 700 and 1200, the two models are 67 in. and 71 in. wide, respectively, and available with either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries. Max power output is 3 36.2 hp motors generating a maximum torque of 3 x 89 lb-ft of torque, with load capacities of 1,500 and 3,300 lbs., respectively. Charging is accomplished using standard 110v or 220v outlets, or by swapping batteries on the fly.

In both cases, the key feature is remote operation. The ROCKEAT machines can be operated via the standard, Danfoss-developed remote cabin, or the FIRSTGREEN mobile app for a quick backup solution.

Source: Electrek

FIRSTGREEN Industries’ builds all-electric, zero emission and low noise loaders. They have been designed from the outset by their own development team, people who genuinely enjoy working at FIRSTGREEN and who are skilled, experienced, and hard-working believers in sustainability and respect for the environment. They are committed to a journey of ongoing enhancement and innovation, aimed at delivering greater value to both their current and prospective customers and partners. Key pillars of their company philosophy are innovative product portfolio with continuous development, quick delivery of the machines and spare parts combined with excellent pre-sale and after-sale support to their dealers and their end consumers.

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