Accelerating GX in the Construction Industry from Snow Country! Nishio Rent All Participates in National "Electric Heavy Machinery Trial Project" Which Has Been Completed
Nishio Rent All participated in the Ministry of the Environment's "Electric Heavy Machinery Trial Project" and successfully completed snow removal operations in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture, using VOLVO's L25 Electric compact wheel loader. This marks the first trial operation of electric heavy machinery in a local government's snow removal project nationwide, contributing to the acceleration of Green Transformation (GX) in the construction industry.
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Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President: Koji Nishio), a subsidiary of Nishio Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce the successful completion of snow removal operations in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture, utilizing its VOLVO L25 Electric compact wheel loader. This project was part of the Ministry of the Environment's "FY2025 Research and Commissioned Work for Electric Heavy Machinery Trials in Coastal Cleaning, etc.," conducted from December 2, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
This initiative marks the first instance nationwide of electric heavy machinery being trialed in a local government's snow removal project. Our company has been a pioneer in the industry, actively working on the utilization of electric construction machinery and accumulating operational know-how, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction sector. This track record and expertise were recognized, leading to our participation in this important project in a snowy region, thereby contributing to the acceleration of Green Transformation (GX) in the construction industry.
## ■ Background and Purpose of the Project
This project aims to promote the further adoption of electric heavy machinery in Japan by trialing its effectiveness in snow removal operations and utilizing the findings for future policy considerations. The Ministry of the Environment is working on building various model cases to promote electric heavy machinery, and in FY2025, this project was implemented with the cooperation of Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture.
In particular, snow removal operations near public facilities in residential areas during the daytime require careful consideration of noise and exhaust gas. Electric heavy machinery is expected to maximize its characteristics of zero emissions and overwhelmingly low noise, and environmentally friendly snow removal operations will greatly contribute to both the preservation of the living environment for local residents and the efficiency of operations.
## ■ Project Overview
Project Name: FY2025 Research and Commissioned Work for Electric Heavy Machinery Trials in Coastal Cleaning, etc.
Project Purpose: To verify the effectiveness of electric heavy machinery in snow removal and promote its future adoption.
Content: Snow removal operations (snow removal, pushing, gathering snow, etc.) at parking lots of town-owned facilities.
Period: December 2, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Location: Town-owned facilities in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture.
Equipment Used: 1 unit of VOLVO L25 Electric compact wheel loader (Operating weight: approx. 5,000kg, Battery capacity: 40kWh)
## ■ Results and Achievements of the Trial Operation
Through the demonstration test, the following results and insights were obtained:
【Positive Outcomes】
**・Achieved reduction in exhaust gas and noise**
Reduced physical and mental burden on workers and suppressed adverse effects on surrounding trees and plants. It was confirmed that operations could be carried out in public facilities close to residential areas while minimizing impact on nearby residents.
**・Confirmed power equivalent to engine-driven machines**
Thanks to the instantaneous powerful torque unique to electric machines, it was demonstrated that the machine exhibited performance comparable to conventional diesel engine machines in snow removal and transportation tasks, even for accumulated and compacted snow.
**・Verified effectiveness in various snow removal tasks**
The effectiveness of electric heavy machinery was confirmed in multiple different snow removal tasks, including snow removal, pushing, and gathering snow.
【Operational Considerations】
**・Securing charging facilities and schedule management**
As multiple snow removal machines operate simultaneously, it was found that securing the number of charging facilities and devising schedules are necessary. Establishing an operational system for future full-scale adoption is an important issue.
**・Caution regarding battery consumption**
It was confirmed that battery consumption tends to be relatively faster when dealing with heavy, wet snow. Checking remaining charge before work and planned charging are important.
Keywords: Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd., VOLVO L25 Electric compact wheel loader, Ministry of the Environment, Electric Heavy Machinery Trial Project, GX, Snow Removal
This initiative marks the first instance nationwide of electric heavy machinery being trialed in a local government's snow removal project. Our company has been a pioneer in the industry, actively working on the utilization of electric construction machinery and accumulating operational know-how, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in the construction sector. This track record and expertise were recognized, leading to our participation in this important project in a snowy region, thereby contributing to the acceleration of Green Transformation (GX) in the construction industry.
## ■ Background and Purpose of the Project
This project aims to promote the further adoption of electric heavy machinery in Japan by trialing its effectiveness in snow removal operations and utilizing the findings for future policy considerations. The Ministry of the Environment is working on building various model cases to promote electric heavy machinery, and in FY2025, this project was implemented with the cooperation of Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture.
In particular, snow removal operations near public facilities in residential areas during the daytime require careful consideration of noise and exhaust gas. Electric heavy machinery is expected to maximize its characteristics of zero emissions and overwhelmingly low noise, and environmentally friendly snow removal operations will greatly contribute to both the preservation of the living environment for local residents and the efficiency of operations.
## ■ Project Overview
Project Name: FY2025 Research and Commissioned Work for Electric Heavy Machinery Trials in Coastal Cleaning, etc.
Project Purpose: To verify the effectiveness of electric heavy machinery in snow removal and promote its future adoption.
Content: Snow removal operations (snow removal, pushing, gathering snow, etc.) at parking lots of town-owned facilities.
Period: December 2, 2025 – February 28, 2026
Location: Town-owned facilities in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture.
Equipment Used: 1 unit of VOLVO L25 Electric compact wheel loader (Operating weight: approx. 5,000kg, Battery capacity: 40kWh)
## ■ Results and Achievements of the Trial Operation
Through the demonstration test, the following results and insights were obtained:
【Positive Outcomes】
**・Achieved reduction in exhaust gas and noise**
Reduced physical and mental burden on workers and suppressed adverse effects on surrounding trees and plants. It was confirmed that operations could be carried out in public facilities close to residential areas while minimizing impact on nearby residents.
**・Confirmed power equivalent to engine-driven machines**
Thanks to the instantaneous powerful torque unique to electric machines, it was demonstrated that the machine exhibited performance comparable to conventional diesel engine machines in snow removal and transportation tasks, even for accumulated and compacted snow.
**・Verified effectiveness in various snow removal tasks**
The effectiveness of electric heavy machinery was confirmed in multiple different snow removal tasks, including snow removal, pushing, and gathering snow.
【Operational Considerations】
**・Securing charging facilities and schedule management**
As multiple snow removal machines operate simultaneously, it was found that securing the number of charging facilities and devising schedules are necessary. Establishing an operational system for future full-scale adoption is an important issue.
**・Caution regarding battery consumption**
It was confirmed that battery consumption tends to be relatively faster when dealing with heavy, wet snow. Checking remaining charge before work and planned charging are important.
Keywords: Nishio Rent All Co., Ltd., VOLVO L25 Electric compact wheel loader, Ministry of the Environment, Electric Heavy Machinery Trial Project, GX, Snow Removal