Huddig, the Hudiksvall, Sweden-based manufacturer of hybrid excavator-loaders, has launched an updated version of its Tigon machine, featuring a significantly larger battery, compatibility with a wider range of attachments, and a new connected fleet management platform.
The Huddig 1370 Tigon G2 was unveiled on 8 September, four years after Huddig’s Tigon hybrid technology first went into mass production. Huddig said work on Tigon technology continues to feed back into development across its wider 1370 platform, benefiting both hybrid and hydrostatic-driven models in the range.
“The Tigon G2 is an important step in Huddig’s continued development. We build machines that meet our customers’ high demands for performance, efficiency, and flexibility. At the same time, we are constantly seeking new ways to improve the workday for those who work in and around the machine. In the new Tigon generation, we combine our long experience with excavator loaders with ongoing technological development and electrification. We’re also developing how we’ll build our machines going forward,” said Håkan Bäckström, chief executive of Huddig.
Fleet data from 41 machines informs redesign
Huddig said the update was shaped by four years of customer feedback and operating data drawn from the existing Tigon fleet, which comprises 41 machines that have together logged 96,306 hours of operation. According to the company, those machines have run on electric power for 56.68% of that time, saving an estimated 531,621 litres of diesel – equivalent to around 1,372 tonnes of CO₂.
“With nearly 100,000 hours of actual operation, we’ve had a very solid foundation for our development work. The larger battery makes it possible to run on electric power even more, and we therefore expect to be able to improve these figures even further with the Tigon G2,” said Daniel Åkerström, design engineer at Huddig.
Battery capacity up by nearly 40%
The Tigon G2’s most significant change is a new battery, with capacity rising from 44kWh to 61kWh – an increase of nearly 40%. Huddig said the bigger battery does more than extend available energy: it also allows the machine to capture more of the energy recovered during braking and downhill driving.
According to the company, the battery performs most efficiently within a 20–80% state of charge. The additional capacity means more usable energy sits within that range, which Huddig said translates into more time running on electric power, more efficient energy recovery, and fewer charging cycles.
Wider attachment compatibility
The Tigon G2 is compatible with a broader range of Huddig’s equipment lineup than its predecessor. This includes a loader-mounted crane (LCC), the company’s new remote control system (RC), the LIFT Type II work platform, and the LIFT 2200C, which can itself be fitted with remote control and an insulated basket (LWI).
Huddig said this makes the machine suitable for a wider span of applications, from construction projects to utility and railway work.
“For contractors, it’s about being able to do more with the same machine. The combination of extended electric runtime and more attachment options makes the Huddig Tigon G2 even more versatile and provides greater freedom to adapt the machine to the job at hand. The electric powertrain can also provide a clear competitive advantage in jobs where low emissions and low noise levels are becoming increasingly important,” said Daniel Myrgren, marketing and sales manager at Huddig.
Fleet management via Huddig Echo
The new machine is also compatible with Huddig Echo, the company’s fleet management system for operators and machine owners. The web application brings together operating data, machine status, fuel levels, and an overview of an operator’s entire fleet in one place, which Huddig said gives contractors better tools to track machines, plan workdays, and understand how their fleet is being used. The company said the platform will offer further options to interact directly with machines in future.
Public debut this week
The Huddig 1370 Tigon G2 will have its first live public demonstration on 10–12 September at Entreprenad Live in Knutstorp, Sweden, where Huddig will be exhibiting alongside Staffare AB. Huddig has also published a digital presentation of the new machine on its website.
