SI World 2/2020, Snowmaking & Slope Maintenance
The new pistenbully 600 E: Clean, quiet, sustainable
It is not only the cleanest vehicle in the snow – it is also the quietest. Thanks to its diesel-electric drive, the green PistenBully 600 E+ combines minimum emissions with even less engine noise. Significant reductions in fuel consumption mean that environmentally friendly operation is much easier and make this investment is an attractive option.
Thanks to its diesel-electric drive, the green PistenBully 600 E+ combines minimum emissions with even less engine noise. Photos: KÄSSBOHRER
High energy efficiency and energy recovery
Consistent operation of the diesel engine within its optimum speed range makes the new PistenBully 600 E+ extremely efficient, economical and 20% less noisy than the PistenBully 600 Polar. In uphill operation, the engine drives the generators and hydraulic pumps by means of a splitter box.
The intelligent energy management ensures that the electric motors function as generators during downhill operation and support the hydraulic pumps using the splitter box. This takes some of the strain off the engine as well as reducing fuel consumption by up to 20%.
The intelligent energy management of the diesel-electric drive takes some of the strain off the engine as well as reducing fuel consumption by up to 20%.
Ultra-high power at very low engine speeds
The electric drive operates with excellent efficiency at the same time as ensuring consistently high torque. The power is available instantly, even when the engine is turning at a low speed. This results in up to 16% more thrust on the slope.
The new PistenBully 600 E+ combines efficient slope grooming with the cleanest and quietest engine, making it the world’s most environmentally friendly snow groomer.
The cleanest fleet
The new PistenBully 600 E+ is based on the PistenBully 600 Polar with its Cummins X 12 –the quietest and cleanest engine in its class. This engine, along with the diesel particle filter, enabled the PistenBully 600 Polar to be the first snow groomer to meet the requirements of the EU-V emissions standards back in 2018.
The PistenBully 100 also features an engine that is compliant with the EU-V emissions standards, which means that PISTENBULLY offers the cleanest fleet on the market. The fleet uses resources more efficiently and is more environmentally friendly than all other snow groomers.
The overhauled diesel-electric model is the keystone of KÄSSBOHRER’s efforts to make its slope operations environmentally friendly: the PistenBully 600 E+ features a CO2 emission level that has been reduced by a further 20%.
Sustainable action made easy
Sustainable action does more than just protecting the environment; it also makes you feel better. A train ride is more relaxing than a trip in your car, less sugar is better for your health, and an organic detergent reduces allergies.
The PistenBully 600 E+ provides a similar advantage: it is the embodiment of sustainability, thanks to its clean engine and reduced noise – for efficient slope grooming and a clear conscience.