EMS Machinery, based in Naas in Co. Kildare, the main dealer for Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) in the Republic of Ireland, has completed delivery of Ireland’s first ever Develon electric excavators - two DX20ZE-7 Electric 2 tonne mini excavators - to Fingal County Council. 

Joseph Mandolil, fleet manager for Fingal County Council

A local authority, north of Dublin City, Fingal County Council has offices at Swords and Blanchardstown. Fingal County Council serves a geographical area of 448 sq km which spans rural, coastal, urban and suburban communities and is home to several key elements of national and regional infrastructure, including Dublin Airport.

EMS say the arrival of the new electric excavators underscores their shared commitment with Develon and Fingal County Council to pioneering innovation and sustainability in the construction industry.

Seamus Flynn, sales director at EMS said, “This milestone signals a significant step forward in the Irish construction sector’s journey towards sustainability. EMS Machinery and Develon are committed to continuing this progress, supporting stakeholders such as Fingal County Council in building a greener, more efficient future.”

The DX20ZE-7 mini excavator is the first mass-produced electric-powered excavator manufactured by Develon. The manufacturer says the 2 tonne excavator combines low-noise and zero emissions with the features and performance enhancements that are found on the next-generation DX-7 Series family of mini excavators.