Zoomlion Shifts Heavy Machinery Toward Hybrid and Electric Power

The company’s latest advancements include high-horsepower hybrid tractors and distributed electric-drive mobile cranes, supported by a specialized internal development platform. This infrastructure enables the cross-segment application of battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, and hybrid powertrains. By the end of 2025, Zoomlion had expanded its green portfolio to include nearly 60 newly developed models, bringing its total new-energy product count to 240.

Efficiency gains remain central to this transition. Zoomlion reports that its hybrid wheat harvesters have cut fuel consumption by 30%, while hybrid tractors show an 8% improvement. In the mining sector, the company has deployed chassis-by-wire technology in unmanned trucks, utilizing a three-level braking system to ensure safety in rugged terrain. Ou Biao, director of the Vehicle Control Institute, noted that these innovations stem from rigorous field testing and a focus on solving technical hurdles directly in the environments where customers operate. The firm now plans to deepen its global engagement to tailor these new-energy solutions to specific regional requirements.