Bucher UniQa Electra reduces CO2 emissions by 20%

The UniQa Electra spreader from Bucher Municipal represents the company's commitment to the environment and highlights the capabilities of our ambitious research and development program. The use of electric technology in the municipal sector has become increasingly important, attracting the attention of many industries around the world.  

Bucher Municipal is proud to deliver a milestone in the industry with the world's first 100% professional electric spreader. The spreader was originally designed in 2014 and has been working in live operations over the past three years.

Following trials in the UK on Bucher Municipal UK's rental fleet during the 2020/21 winter season, Bucher measured a very significant 19.2% increase in efficiency between a conventional hydraulic spreader vehicle and UniQa Electra. This represents a fuel consumption saving of 19.2% and therefore a 19.2% drop in CO2 emissions from the diesel-powered vehicle.

The cost savings resulting from a much more efficient power and energy control means that the whole life cost of the UniQa Electra is comparable to that of conventional salt spreaders, making it a viable and credible alternative to current technologies today and the future of the municipal sector tomorrow.