Ammann Delivers Machine Sustainability with eMission

Ammann’s environmentally friendly solution for machines, eMission, is integrated into new Ammann products.

It starts with reduced emissions – and incorporates efficiency, productivity and lower maintenance demands that make job sites healthier and business owners more profitable.

• emissions Lowers levels of CO₂ and other particles;

• efficiency Utilises digital technologies to enhance product performance and job site management;

• electrification Incorporates alternative power sources, including electricity today and other sources in the future.

ECOdrop Initiative

Ammann has also taken efforts to incorporate sustainable improvements across our product line through the ECOdrop initiative, which falls under the eMission umbrella.

ECOdrop starts by maximising engine efficiency, which trims both emissions and fuel costs. ECOdrop also involves reconfiguring key systems and components to minimise the operational fluids required to run them. This results in lower costs for both acquisition and disposal of the fluids.

A closer look at one specific product, the Ammann ARS 70 Soil Compactor, highlights the key features and benefits. With ECOdrop, the ARS 70 has seen a reduction of:

• 22 % in fuel consumption;

• 26 % in the required hydraulic fluid;

• 10 % in the needed vibratory system fluid.

ECOdrop also incorporates alternative fuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The fuel has been approved for use in all Ammann diesel-burning machines.

HVO reduces gas CO₂ emissions by up to 90 %, with no additional costs. It is a biofuel made from waste, such as animal fat or processed vegetable oils. It is classified as a renewable diesel and renowned for having a longer shelf life than other biodiesels.

Every 1000 litres of standard diesel fuel burned produces ca. 2640 kg of greenhouse gas CO₂, compared to just 260 kg of greenhouse gas CO₂ for every 1000 litres of HVO burned.

Protecting operators

The most important sustainability efforts are those that provide safety. All machines feature intuitive controls that help keep operators safe.

The standard guide handle on many Ammann plates is isolated to minimise hand-arm vibration (less than 2.5 m/s²). The vibration levels are so low that safety codes do not require documentation of operator hours.

Extending machine life

Ammann machines are built with durable components that extend life, once again making the most of the resources used to manufacture them. Their advanced engineering also reduces the wear that can result from less efficient machines.

Built for rental

Ammann machines are great fits for rental houses because of their intuitive control, extended maintenance intervals and performance.

Manufacturing machines that are desirable for rental fleets also advances sustainability. Contractors who rent machines can make the most of products that have already been manufactured. This reduces the use of raw materials and energy that would be required to produce new compactors.

Renting equipment also enables businesses to easily scale operations up or down, preventing them from purchasing equipment that might sit idle for extended periods.