EDITRON OFF-HIGHWAY
We are the number one system provider across multiple off-highway applications
The EDITRON drivetrain is a market leading technology when it comes to size and performance, and its efficiency and robustness are critical for the heavy-duty demands of the off-highway industries.
Our main focus areas are the construction and agriculture industry applications, mining machines, harbor and airport equipment as well as the marine, oil and gas applications.
The system is suitable for hybrid and full electric applications within the power range of 30 kW to 1000 kW.
Peak efficiency designed to maximize efficiency througout the drive cycle.
We are experts in electrification
With companies, cities and countries around the world continuing to set CO2 reduction targets, the demand for electric and hybrid machines grows stronger. Our diverse product portfolio enables us to be a leading player in the off-highway market, with a system that is designed to operate in harsh conditions while providing outstanding efficiency.
We offer a broad product portfolio with a power range of 30kW to 1000kW.
EDITRON is the world’s most sophisticated electric drivetrain system | Off-highway brochure
EDITRON Off-highway systems
Fully-electric, zero-emission system
Our fully electric system consists of energy storage, inverters and electric machines running loads such as wheels, hydraulic pumps and other loads. Energy storage is usually charged from the grid and used to feed the load, while inverters are used to control the machine running the load.
In fully-electric systems, all the loads are electrically driven. Energy recovery is possible from braking or other deceleration functions.
Serial hybrid system
Serial hybrid is a system where power can be changed from mechanical to electrical and vice-versa, depending on where the power is needed. Generators are connected to the internal combustion engine (ICE), while the electric motors are connected to the load, with inverters controlling both the generators and motors. There is also energy storage, typically in the form of a battery or supercapacitor, connected between the generator and load.
Parallel hybrid system
In parallel hybrid systems, there is one electric machine that acts as either a generator or motor, depending on the operation point. This machine is connected to the internal combustion engine (ICE) with the load is connected to both the ICE and generator. The electric machine is also connected to energy storage via the inverter, which controls when the energy storage is charged (generator) and discharged (motor).
This energy storage unit can be used to support the ICE. In situations when the load is higher, reducing the load and peaks is handled by the ICE. It then recharges when the ICE load is lower.
Danfoss Editron eCalculator
Test the new eCalculator tool for designing an electric and hybrid drivetrain.
Electrification stories
Fascinated to hear more about electrification and our team? Take a look at our YouTube channel for reference videos, Electrification stories and stories about our electric and hybrid systems for different applications.
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Case studies
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Junttan, a Finnish hydraulic piling equipment manufacturer, built the world’s first fully-electric pile driving rig in order to offer a sustainable option to their customers.
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Danfoss Editron and Spierings Mobile Cranes work together to develop mobile cranes and lifts that generate zero emissions. As of 2020, all the machines manufactured by Spierings have electric functionality. This use case explores the partnership.
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Vinssen recruited Danfoss’ Editron division to deliver the drivetrain for the vessel, named Hydrogenia.
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When Doosan was planning on adding two new battery-electric excavators to its portfolio, ECE turned to Electrauvision, a division of Danfoss’ partner Hydrauvision, to supply Danfoss’ drivetrains.
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The Winter Navigation Motorway of the Sea II (WINMOS II) project, co-funded by the EU Connecting Europe Facility Programme, was a €7.6 million scheme aimed at developing and enhancing the maritime winter navigation system in the EU’s northernmost waters, such as the Baltic Sea.
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Mine Master Ltd commissioned Danfoss’ Editron division to supply the electric drivetrain powering their first two electrified underground rigs prototypes.
