# Sandvik and Artisan reveal new 18 t battery-electric LHD

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology and Artisan Vehicle Systems have revealed the new LH518B, an 18 t payload battery-electric loader, the first collaborative design between the two companies since Sandvik acquired Artisan last year.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2020-09-29
- Status: announced
- Products: 18 t battery-electric loader (LH518B)
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology](https://endata.com/companies/4911.md)
- [Artisan Vehicle Systems](https://endata.com/companies/36428.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [im-mining.com](https://im-mining.com/2020/09/29/sandvik-artisan-reveal-new-18-t-battery-electric-lhd/), 2020-09-29: "The LH518B from Sandvik has been designed from the ground up, entirely around the loader’s Artisan™ battery system and electric driveline to best leverage the possibilities that the battery technology brings."

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