ABB Traction for Heavy Off‑Highway Vehicles

Electrifying Heavy Off-Highway Vehicles

ABB’s traction solutions deliver efficiency, performance, and reliability for all types of heavy off-highway electric vehicles from mining trucks to construction machinery and material handling equipment, enabling industrial mobility to operate cleaner and more efficiently.

Enabling Clean and Efficient Mobility in Demanding Environments

Heavy-duty transport is key to advancing sustainable industrial mobility. ABB provides innovative traction solutions that ensure energy efficiency, reliability, and high performance across the full range of off-highway electric vehicles from mining trucks to construction and material handling equipment.

What sets us apart

Drivetrain Expertise

Your partner for complete electric drivetrain solution

Rugged by Design

Modular design, suitable for the harshest environments

Maximum Flexibility

Standalone products with highest efficiency and flexibility

Motor-friendliness

Most motor friendly drive on the market due to 3-level topology

Integrated Propulsion

Integrated tailored solution for both propulsion and auxiliaries PTO and EPTO

Common Applications

Mining

Traction Solutions for Dump Trucks and other Surface Mining Applications

A dump truck is a crucial asset for construction and mining operations, engineered for high-capacity material transport and efficient unloading. With robust construction and advanced technology, it ensures reliable performance and enhances productivity in demanding environments. Essential for optimizing operational efficiency, dump trucks are indispensable for heavy-duty tasks.

Traction Solutions for Underground Mining Vehicles

An underground mining vehicle is essential for efficient and safe subterranean operations. With advanced technology and durable construction, it optimizes material transport, excavation, and support tasks in challenging environments.

Traction Solutions for Excavators

An excavator is a high-performance mining vehicle engineered for tasks such as digging, lifting, and material handling. Featuring advanced hydraulics and versatile attachments, it boosts productivity and operational efficiency on mining sites. Essential for large-scale projects, excavators deliver precision, power, and reliability to meet the rigorous demands of the mining industry.

Construction

Traction Solutions for Wheel Loaders

A wheel loader is a critical asset for construction and material handling operations. Engineered for efficiency and durability, it features advanced hydraulics and robust construction, ensuring optimal performance in loading and transport tasks. Essential for enhancing productivity and operational excellence, wheel loaders are indispensable in various heavy-duty applications.

Traction Solutions for Excavators

An excavator is a high-performance construction vehicle engineered for tasks such as digging, lifting, and material handling. Featuring advanced hydraulics and versatile attachments, it boosts productivity and operational efficiency on construction sites. Essential for large-scale projects, excavators deliver precision, power, and reliability to meet the rigorous demands of the construction industry.

Traction Solutions for Articulated Dump Trucks

An articulated dump truck is a vital asset for construction and mining operations, designed for high-capacity material transport and efficient unloading. Featuring a flexible joint between the cab and the trailer, it offers superior maneuverability on rough terrains. With robust construction and advanced technology, it ensures reliable performance and enhances productivity in demanding environments. Essential for optimizing operational efficiency, articulated dump trucks are indispensable for heavy-duty tasks.

Material Handling

Traction Solutions for Forklifts

ABB Traction Solutions for Efficient Material Handling A forklift is indispensable for efficient and safe material handling in various industrial settings. With advanced technology and robust construction, it optimizes the lifting, transporting, and stacking of goods in warehouses, factories, and distribution centers.

Traction Solutions for Ground Support Vehicles

A ground support vehicle is a critical asset for airport operations, delivering essential services such as aircraft maintenance, refueling, and passenger boarding. These vehicles enhance operational efficiency and safety, ensuring seamless ground activities and minimizing turnaround times to optimize airport performance.

Highlights and references

ABB completes BrightLoop acquisition to scale electrification in mining, off-highway and marine markets

ABB acquires 93% of BrightLoop to drive electrification in mobility BrightLoop’s modular, software-defined converters deliver compact, high-efficiency power for tough environments Acquisition expands ABB’s offering of electrification solutions for mining, industrial off-highway and marine vessels

Gravity-Powered Heavy Haul – Engineering Matters Awards winners

At a quarry in Turkey, heavy haul trucks are carrying hundreds of tonnes of materials, with no external power. It’s not quite perpetual motion, but it is removing the need for diesel or cables on a hard working site.

Retrofitting mining trucks: an alternative path to electrification

We speak to ABB’s Fabiana Cavalcante about retrofitting diesel mining trucks to utilise battery-electric power – and why it should at least be a consideration.

ABB’s innovative solutions set to reduce emissions for construction and mining industries at bauma 2025

ABB will be showcasing its latest innovations at bauma 2025 in Hall C2, Booth 413 Key product launches include the HES580 Mobile Inverter, AMXE160 Motor, and the Pro Traction Battery Series for electric and hybrid vehicles ABB will showcase its next generation medium voltage drive, the ACS8080, along with the low-voltage cabinet, the ACS880

Electrifying working machines through effective collaboration

Junttan, a manufacturer of hammer and drill piling machines, is a pioneer in the electrification of work machines. With the help of the right network of partners even small machine manufacturers can compete on the global market.

Breakthrough in electric hammering

Lekatech is the first in the world to develop a completely new linear electric motor technology for hammering.

Decarbonising the mining sector through electrification and efficiency

Although the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) members, which include all largest mining operators, committed to achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, the mining sector remains in the early stages of its decarbonisation journey.

Nuh Cement and ABB complete retrofit of haul truck from diesel to zero-emission, fully electric propulsion

The conversion of Nuh Cement’s cement haul truck from diesel to a fully electric, zero carbon emission vehicle is a world first for a vehicle of this size and class The retrofit to electric propulsion will save approximately 100,000 litres of fuel and prevent 245 tons of CO2 emissions annually The switch will significantly reduce operating costs of mining activities while boosting efficiency and performance

Boliden, Epiroc and ABB make first battery-electric trolley truck system for underground mining a reality

Technology milestone brings mining industry a step closer to the all-electric mine of the future Underground hauling fleet electrification system design builds on Epiroc’s battery-electric Minetruck MT42 SG and ABB’s eMine™ Trolley System Mine haul fleet electrification is one of the most effective and realistic ways to reduce CO2 emissions in mining and help the industry reach its sustainability targets

Hitachi Construction Machinery completes prototype fully electric dump truck based on ABB’s innovative battery technology

Switching dump trucks from diesel engines to electric drive trains will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in mining operations Dump truck will be powered uphill by a trolley connection and recover energy from regenerative braking when travelling downhill Prototype truck will be put on test at a copper-gold mine in Zambia

ABB partners with First Mode to power fleet of zero-emission mining haulage trucks

First Mode orders ABB BORDLINE® lithium-ion energy storage systems for a fleet of zero-emission haulage trucks Project to electrify transportation and eliminate use of diesel puts ABB technology at the heart of sustainability in the mining sector

Meeting future goals through zero-emission technology

Energy efficiency principles can be applied to any motor-driven application, including heavy-duty construction machinery. In Norway, Nasta upgrades such machines by replacing their original diesel engines with an electric powertrain from ABB, resulting in longer vehicle lifespans, no need for fossil fuels, and emission-free operation.

Traction Solutions for Heavy Off-highway Vehicles

Mobile Inverter

Discover the power of compact, liquid-cooled mobile inverters with ABB’s HES drive series.

Traction Motor

Highly efficient, customizable solutions designed for optimal performance across diverse applications and drive cycles.

Traction Battery

ABB Traction Batteries are lithium-ion onboard energy storage systems designed for maximum safety and long lifetime. They can be used as traction or auxiliary batteries across road, off-highway, and railway vehicles.

Traction Converter

Integrated high-performance traction converters combining propulsion and auxiliary power in a single, compact, and reliable unit.

Cranes & Hoists

Downtime is your worst enemy. Every minute your cranes and hoists are offline means lost productivity and higher costs, so you need reliable equipment that works as hard as you do.

Heavy haul retrofit

Discover ABB’s retrofit solutions for diesel haul trucks - offering a fast, cost-efficient path to electrification. By upgrading existing fleets, operators can cut emissions, lower operating costs, and boost performance without replacing their entire fleet.