LG Energy Solution has announced its plans to work with Doosan Bobcat to develop battery pack solutions for compact construction equipment.

Through the agreement, the companies will jointly develop standardized battery pack solutions that can be applied to various construction equipment products, such as skid-steer loaders and excavators.

Both companies will also actively explore new opportunities to extend this partnership to the electrification of other applications, including grounds maintenance equipment like tractors.

Additionally, the partners plan to apply LG Energy Solution’s cylindrical batteries to Doosan Bobcat’s flagship construction equipment models.

The major driving force behind this collaboration was LG Energy Solution’s technological leadership. Since construction equipment often operates in challenging outdoor environments, sometimes exposed to snow, rain, dust, heat waves and extreme temperatures, products must boast exceptional durability and stability in extreme conditions over long periods of time. LG Energy Solution’s cylindrical batteries deliver high voltage, energy density, and longevity, exhibiting excellent performance and durability in low temperatures.

Doosan Bobcat, a global leader in construction equipment, has been actively pursuing the electrification of its products. Following the establishment of its own dedicated electrification organization in January, it now plans to create an R&D centre in South Korea in the second half of the year to conduct electrification research and verify battery pack production technology.

“We are excited to collaborate with Doosan Bobcat to develop electrification technologies and expand our business in this vitally important sector,” said Yooseong Oh, Senior Vice President and Head of LG Energy Solution’s Mobility & IT Battery Division. “We remain deeply committed to leading the challenge of electrifying various industries.”