Powering The Future: EDM e-Mobility And Hitachi Construction Machinery Go Electric

Dubai (PlantAndEquipment.com) - In a significant step toward advancing sustainability in the heavy equipment sector, EDM e-Mobility has signed an international supplier agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East FZE (HMEC). The agreement positions EDM as a key partner in supporting the electrification of Hitachi-branded machinery both in Turkey and across global markets, marking a major milestone in zero-emission transformation for the construction and mining industries.

Founded in 2011, EDM e-Mobility has focused on converting diesel-driven equipment into electric-powered machines, helping modernize fleets and reduce emissions. With nearly 200 machines already converted, EDM is expanding operations at a time when industry leaders like Hitachi are accelerating their commitment to greener technologies.

EDM’s systems and components are developed entirely in-house through dedicated R&D. The company has played a critical role in replacing diesel components with electric solutions across various sectors, including ports, mines, and large construction operations. “The conversion of diesel excavators to electric drive will provide lots of benefits to the world,” says Zafer Ergen, General Manager of EDM e-Mobility.

“EDM e-Mobility is a company established 13 years ago for contributing to the world with electrical conversions,” adds Ergen. “Our objective of founding our company was to convert diesel driven machines into electric driven ones, as pioneer in Turkey and in the world. To date, nearly 200 construction machines have been converted to electric.”

Turning Emissions into Efficiency

By offering full turnkey conversion solutions, EDM serves a variety of industrial applications from port cranes to large excavators. These conversions not only reduce environmental impact but also significantly improve operating efficiency.

Conversions carried out by EDM reduce carbon emissions by around 35% and fuel costs by 65–85%, in line with ISO 14064-1 standards. “First of all, we started the electricity conversion in ports. We carried out the conversion of port cranes from diesel to electric for approximately 8 years. We have been providing electrical conversion of work machines in places such as quarries and mines for 5 years,” says Ergen.

He continues: “Among the advantages of machines converted to electric compared to diesel, there are benefits such as carbon footprint reduction and zero emissions. Secondly, there are advantages in terms of high economy and operating costs. It will ensure continuity in this process.”

That continuity translates to longterm reliability and savings: “Our customers’ benefits include there is less maintenance, less repair, less work loss, less malfunction, and less cost. Here, we do not only offer a significant benefit to our nature but also help our customers who operate the machines to save cost economically. By modernizing our customers’ machines, we enable them to work with fewer malfunctions and much more efficiency, thanks to the new system.”

A Strategic Collaboration with Hitachi

The newly signed supplier agreement with Hitachi Construction Machinery Middle East represents a major boost for EDM’s growth and credibility in global markets. Under the agreement, EDM will be responsible for the conversion systems of Hitachi machines both domestically and abroad.

“We recently signed the international supplier agreement with Hitachi,” confirms Ergen. “We are also making internal improvements in the electricity transformation that we have been carrying out for 13 years.”

The partnership is more than just a validation of EDM’s capabilities; it is also a way to drive battery-electric innovation throughout Hitachi's whole portfolio.

Looking ahead, EDM is currently doing feasibility studies on battery-powered trucks, which are expected to define the next generation of electric heavy equipment. “Currently, our feasibility studies are continuing on batterypowered trucks. We are working at full speed to convert diesel trucks to battery powered. In fact, we will announce the news about this very soon,” says Ergen.

Hitachi’s EX3600-7 electric excavator offers advanced design, reliable performance, and efficient operation.

Ergen sees this shift as part of a larger global trend that demands action from both equipment manufacturers and suppliers. “Cars all over the world have now started to transform into electric drive. As a company, we believe that in this process, and the necessity for the construction machinery in which eventually fossil fuel consumption needs to be greatly reduced. We are very happy to contribute such process as EDM. As a company, we are ready to do our best in this regard, especially with our partnership with Hitachi.”

Extending Machine Life, Reducing Waste

Each machine conversion typically takes about three months and gives a second life to machines that might otherwise be scrapped or retired. “We are the first company to carry out electrical conversion not only in Turkey but as far as we know, in the world, as well,” says Ergen. “As EDM e-Mobility, do not sell new machines, but convert all kinds of construction and port handling machines into electric driven; with our capacity, knowledge and equipment.”

Through its collaboration with Hitachi, EDM e-Mobility is demonstrating how innovation, environmental responsibility, and industrial performance can go hand in hand, offering clients the opportunity to future-proof their fleets while contributing to a cleaner planet.