Electric & hybrid excavator solutions from Chennai
Diesel to electricexcavator conversion thatcuts running cost by 75%
Infra Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. (IEPL) converts your existing diesel excavator into a plug-in electric or dual-mode hybrid excavator. Spend less on fuel, cut emissions and keep the same digging power on mining, quarry, port and infrastructure sites.
A new electric excavator is not the only way to cut diesel use. IEPL's diesel-to-electric and diesel-to-hybrid conversion upgrades your existing machine with an advanced electrification system, so you keep a proven excavator and drop most of the fuel bill.
Backed by decades of heavy machinery expertise and in-house engineering, our conversions stay aligned with evolving environmental regulations and global ESG objectives, with no compromise on power, reliability or productivity.
Up to 75% lower operating cost than a diesel excavator
Same power output as diesel, with zero productivity loss
Lower emissions and noise, and no engine overheating in electric mode
Lower maintenance with automatic cable reels and slip rings
Diesel, electric or hybrid excavator: you choose how it runs
IEPL's dual plug-in electric and diesel hybrid excavator is one of the first of its kind in the construction equipment industry, built for sites that do not all have the same power supply.
Diesel mode
Ideal for remote locations without electrical power, or where higher mobility is needed. Full diesel performance on any terrain, with uninterrupted operation.
Works anywhere
Electric mode
Designed for sites with accessible power. Significantly lower operating cost, reduced emissions, and quieter, cooler operation for long duty shifts.
Up to 75% lower cost
Hybrid dual mode
One machine that runs as a conventional diesel excavator or a plug-in electric excavator. Switch with site conditions for savings and a faster return on investment.
Best of both
Electric excavator setups
Seven ways to power your excavator with electricity
From a simple power supply pole to an excavator cable reel, a slip ring system, a fixed high neck platform excavator and the hybrid excavator. Pick the setup that matches your site, then open it for full details.
Industries
Electric excavators for mining, ports, railways and more
Wherever excavators run long hours on fixed or repetitive work, electrification pays back fastest. Here is where IEPL setups are used.
Mining & quarry
Run electric excavators for mining, overburden handling, coal and sand mining and blue metal quarries. The mobile cable reel is engineered for blasting zones.
Recommended setups
Ports & bulk terminals
Harbour handling, bulk terminals and storage yards benefit from the fixed high neck platform excavator and cable reel setups with grab attachments.
Recommended setups
Railways & tunnels
Railway construction, cargo handling and tunnel works where noise, heat and exhaust emissions are a concern.
Recommended setups
Scrap, steel & waste
Scrap metal yards, steel plants and waste management facilities need continuous-duty, low-emission material handling.
Recommended setups
Bio mining & earthwork
Bio mining, soil and sand dump yards, earthwork and excavation projects with repetitive digging in fixed working zones.
Recommended setups
Timber & industrial yards
Wood and timber industries, bulk material yards and industrial or manufacturing sites with long working hours.
Recommended setups
Operating cost savings
Electric excavator vs diesel: what you spend per hour
Fuel is the biggest running cost of a diesel excavator. This comparison shows EV or hybrid cost per hour against diesel at about ₹10 per electricity unit and ₹100 per litre, with monthly and yearly savings at 240 hours a month for 10 months.
Operating cost comparison of diesel and electric or hybrid excavators by size
Excavator size
Diesel use / hr
Electric use / hr
Diesel cost / hr
Electric cost / hr
Saving / month
Saving / year
10–14 ton
9 L
18 units
₹900
₹180
₹1,72,800
₹17,28,000
20–24 ton
12 L
30 units
₹1,200
₹300
₹2,16,000
₹21,60,000
30–40 ton
23 L
50 units
₹2,300
₹500
₹4,32,000
₹43,20,000
All values are approximate and may vary with excavator efficiency, operating conditions, diesel cost and electricity cost. Diesel consumption varies by excavator brand. Maintenance cost is also lower with EV or hybrid excavators.
Estimate your own saving
Change the numbers to match your site. Results update as you type.
It is an upgrade that lets your existing diesel excavator run on plug-in electric power. IEPL fits an electrification system and a cable supply setup (power pole, cable reel or slip ring) so the machine can work from site electricity instead of burning diesel.
IEPL's dual plug-in electric and diesel hybrid excavator is one of the first of its kind in the construction equipment industry. It runs as a conventional diesel excavator or as a plug-in electric excavator, so you choose electric where power is available and diesel at remote or off-grid sites.
IEPL's figures show about 75% lower annual operating cost. For a 20–24 ton machine at 240 hours a month, the saving is roughly ₹2,16,000 a month, based on about ₹10 per electricity unit and ₹100 per litre of diesel. Actual savings depend on your machine, conditions and energy prices.
No. The converted excavator delivers the same power output as the diesel machine, with no loss of productivity.
The tower cable reel, mobile cable reel on a truck or tractor, excavator mounted cable reel, centre joint slip ring and fixed high neck platform all rotate a full 360°. The power supply pole is designed for controlled 280° rotation.
The tower cable reel gives up to a 65 m working radius. The mobile reel reaches 65 m from truck to excavator and up to 200 m from the power source truck. The excavator mounted reel carries 100 m of cable, and the slip ring setup has no fixed cable length limit.
The mobile cable reel on a truck or tractor is specially engineered for quarry and blue metal mining, including blasting operations, and gives enhanced cable protection during blasting.
Maintenance costs are lower than for diesel machines. In electric mode there are no engine overheating issues, and the automatic reels and slip rings reduce cable wear and damage.
Examples shown in IEPL's brochure include Hitachi ZAXIS, Komatsu PC series and an SK 140 E. Send us your make and model and our engineers will advise on the right electrification setup.
Infra Engineers India Pvt. Ltd. has its corporate office in Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and its works in Gummidipoondi. Use the quote form, call +91 94441 11111 or write to sales@infralimited.com.
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A plug-in electric setup for fixed, repetitive work. Power reaches the excavator through a heavy-duty ground cable that is guided and held up by a rear-mounted pole.
Key features
External power supply through a heavy-duty trailing ground cable
Rear-mounted pole guides and suspends the cable
Controlled 280° rotation prevents cable twisting
Integrated cable guidance reduces tangling, bending and wear
Best for fixed locations where full 360° is not required
Benefits
Wide working coverage with controlled 280° rotation
Better cable safety and management
Budget friendly, with production cost far below diesel
Savings of nearly 75% compared with diesel excavators
The power tower and cable reel ride on a truck or tractor, so the power point moves with your working area. Built with quarry and blue metal mining in mind, including blasting.
Key features
Truck or tractor-mounted power tower and cable reel
Automatic reel deploys and retrieves cable as the machine moves
Prevents twisting, excessive bending and cable damage
Specially engineered for quarry and blue metal mining, including blasting
Cable reach: 65 m from truck to excavator, up to 200 m from the power source truck
Benefits
Flexible, mobile operation
Better cable safety and efficiency
Enhanced protection during blasting
Suits a wide range of mining and construction sites
Ideal for long-distance, heavy-duty use
Best suited for
Mining & excavationQuarry & blue metalBulk material yardsPort & harbourRailway & tunnelScrap & steelBio miningDemanding construction
The reel sits on the excavator itself with an integrated slip ring and centre joint. No external tower, and 100 m of cable ready to reach the power source.
Key features
Reel mounted on the excavator with slip ring and centre joint assembly
Automatic winding and unwinding in sync with machine movement
Integrated cable guide keeps alignment smooth
100 m cable capacity gives ample reach from the power source
Cable connects directly to the reel system
Benefits
Automatic cable winding and unwinding
Smooth 360° operation without twisting
Electronic reel protects the cable
No external tower arrangement needed
Reliable for continuous duty and long shifts
Best suited for
Mining operationQuarry & blue metalBulk material yardsPort & material handlingRailway & tunnelScrap & steelBio miningEarthwork & excavationCoal & sand miningContinuous-duty industrial jobs
One of the first dual plug-in electric and diesel hybrid excavators in the industry. It runs as a conventional diesel machine or as a plug-in electric one, whichever the site calls for.
Key features
Switch between diesel and electric based on site conditions
Diesel mode gives full diesel performance in remote, off-grid places
Electric mode cuts running cost, emissions and noise
Reliable performance with faster return on investment
Benefits
First-of-its-kind dual mode in construction equipment
No compromise on power or productivity in either mode
Faster return on investment than conventional diesel machines
Fits the widest range of industrial and infrastructure work
Future-ready and aligned with global ESG goals
Best suited for
Remote & off-grid miningPort & harbourRailway & tunnelQuarry & blue metalScrap & steelUrban infrastructureContinuous operationsMixed-terrain constructionIntermittent power sitesBulk material handling
