We are proud to introduce our newest machine: the Z20! Part of the revolutionary SHERPA Z-series and a shining example of sustainable innovation. As powerful as any petrol or diesel model, but without any harmful emission. Ergonomically optimized and particularly maintenance friendly. The Z20 is an asset to any professional willing to work efficiently, safely and above all sustainably. Below you’ll read why.

We believe in the power of machines to relieve hard work. To reduce costs and to lower the increasing pressure caused by the tightening labour market. From that point of view, we combined all our knowledge, experience, and feedback gained over the past years into a new range. The SHERPA Z-series, with the Z20 as an absolute cherry on the cake.

Ergonomically perfected

Comfort and ergonomics go hand in hand. In addition, good posture allows the driver to focus better on operating the machine, which contributes to safe and efficient use. The Z20, just like the rest of the Z-series, is therefore ergonomically perfected. The driver always stands in a relaxed position, with the full control panel within hand reach.

The Z20 is also equipped with an adjustable footplate, ensuring extra driver comfort. We have also optimized the lifting and parallel arm, so the driver has a better view on the load. This also ensures the load to stay in horizontal position.

Powerful, without harmful emission

Equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the Z20 undoubtedly exceeds your expectations regarding power and sustainability. This machine is just as strong as any petrol or diesel model but has no harmful emission. In addition, a lithium-ion battery is maintenance-friendly and lighter than a lead-acid battery. Also, this battery doesn’t lose any power when it runs out and has a longer lifespan.

The Z20 can continuously work up to six hours. Do you work in shifts, for example with a lunch break in between? If you charge the machine for just one hour during such breaks, it can be used for a full workday.

Sustainable and maintenance friendly

The past years we have dealt with many challenges in the working area. First we needed to work at a safe distance, next we were facing extreme staff shortages. The Z20 offers a way out: an extra pair of hands to carry out heavy work in a more efficient, safe, and sustainable way, without any harmful effects on the environment. 

The Z20 is a quality product: its design is based on comfort and lifespan. We have therefore paid additional attention to user convenience. For example, the Z20 is equipped with four-wheel motors, making this machine particularly easy to look after.

Future ready

With this powerful and eco- and maintenance-friendly machine we are ready for the future. Are you as well? We are pleased to provide you with more information on the Z20. If you are interested, feel free to contact us.

We are proud to extend the successful collaboration between Compactloaders UK and SHERPA mini-loaders. As a result, UK customers continue to have access to the latest innovations in compact loaders that help businesses make heavy work light. With the latest SHERPA mini-loaders customers are able to boost productivity and profitability by reducing physical heavy labor and costs. For professional advice on the latest developments in sustainable working equipment. Compact loaders is THE specialist in the UK!

We believe in the power of machines to ease hard work. In all industries, including (road) construction and demolition, where many are physically pushed to their limits. To spare those professionals, we have spend the past decades developing an extended range of mini-loaders and fitting tools. Last year we introduced the revolutionary Z-series, consisting of several machines that exceed all expectations. In the spotlight today: the Z10 and Z20!

The revolutionary Z-series

At SHERPA mini-loaders we have one clear mission: to relieve and sustain hard physical work. To do so, we come up with innovative and often revolutionary solutions, with the Z-series being a prime example. A series in which we have combined all feedback, knowledge, and experience gained over the past years. The result: machines that meet any expectations or desires in terms of ergonomics, design, and user-friendliness.

In this article, we want to shed some extra light on two of the pioneering machines the Z-series have to offer: the Z10 and Z20. In our opinion, these machines are indispensable in a safe, efficient, and sustainable work environment. Read along to find out why.

The perfect team mate(s)

We are very proud to present the new Z10 and Z20. The icing on cake when it comes down to sustainable innovation: completely emission free and ergonomically optimized! On both machines the driver stands in a relaxed position from which he has all levers within hands-reach. In addition, both the Z10 and Z20 are equipped with an adjustable footplate, improved lifting arm and a parallel arm that keeps the load in a horizontal position. 

If you are in need of extra and long-lasting power, the Z20 will fit your needs. Because of its lithium battery, the Z20 is more powerful than its little brother. A lithium battery is maintenance-free, lighter, and more efficient than a lead acid battery. The Z20 therefore barely loses power when its battery is running out. In addition, lithium batteries have a longer lifespan and can be charged in between work shifts. If the battery is charged for one hour during lunch break, the machine can be used for an entire work day.

Safe, efficient, and sustainable

The past years we faced lots of challenges in our working areas. First we needed to work at a safe distance from one another, next we were dealing with extreme staff shortages. The Z10 and Z20 offer a way out: an extra pair of hands that take over hard work and carry it out safer, more efficient and sustainable, in the broadest sense of the word.

Both the Z10 and Z20 are completely emission free. These machines therefore do their work without any harmful effects on the environment. Moreover, these are quality products, designed to have a long live-span. And lastly, we paid extra attention to user comfort: thanks to the four wheel motors, these powerful machines are particularly low-maintenance. We are ready for the future, are you?

A few weeks ago World of Concrete took place. A yearly event in the Las Vegas Convention Centre and the ideal place for all professionals in construction, demolition, and the concrete industry to meet. New products are presented, but there is also plenty of room for conversation and knowledge transfer. This year revolved around sustainable innovations: the perfect moment for Cratos Equipment to promote their emission free machines, with in particular our electric mini-loaders!

Cratos & Vacuworx

Cratos Equipment has successfully brought our electric machines on the North American market, especially in the construction and demolition industries. A stand at WOC therefore was the ultimate opportunity to continue that success with new innovations. All sales managers of Cratos attended WOC, led by CEO and founder Alex Berg.

Corné Roovers and Marcel van den Hanenberg visited WOC on behalf of SHERPA mini-loaders. To meet up with Cratos Equipment, but also to get in contact with other business relations. This is because our machines were not only shown at the stand of Cratos, but also at Vacuworx: they demonstrated various vacuum applications with a SHERPA.

The new Z-series

To honour the theme, the electric and already praised SHERPA 100 Eco and SHERPA 100 2Speed were presented at WOC. Furthermore, this was of course the perfect moment to introduce the new Z-series to the American market: our next generation skid steer loaders, completely emission free and significantly improved in terms of power, ergonomics, and design. The Z-series are therefore considered the next step in working smart – indispensable for anyone that wants to ease hard work in a sustainable way!

Strong growth

Our machines are compact, but powerful. They are also agile and durable: the ideal partner to ease hard work. Our skid-steer loaders were therefore received with much enthusiasm in Las Vegas, just as the demand in Europe continues to rise. The overstrained labour market contributes to this as well: now staff is becoming scarce and more expensive, a SHERPA offers a solution.

We therefore expect our machines to stay relevant and more (potential) customers to become familiar with their benefits. Especially since we are expanding our tools, which ensure even more convenience. Hence we strongly believe our machines will remain subjects of interest to anyone involved in hard work.

Trends & expectations

At the event it became clear more and more machines and tools are getting electrified and combined with one another. For example, Cratos Equipment combined a SHERPA with an electric TWINCA and Vacuworx demonstrated the use of our machines with vacuum applications. We hope and expect to develop such tools ourselves, but also to work with these market parties more often in the future. This way, we can offer our customers a comprehensive solution, with smart machines that make hard work easier, more efficient and sustainable.

Collaboration between Loxam and SHERPA mini-loaders!

At SHERPA mini-loaders we have a clear mission: To make physically heavy work lighter, quicker and easier. A durable total solution, for everyone who requires it. That is the reason why we are so pleased with our latest partner, equipment rental company Loxam. Loxam has ordered the first copies of our latest machine: the Z10! Last month, the international trade fair MATEXPO in Kortrijk, had the first honour to show our Z10 to a broad audience. This is where the first orders for the Z10 were signed.

SHERPA Z10

Ever since 2018, we have been working on the new SHERPA Z-series. After extensive development and testing, the first machine of the series is now ready for production: the Z10. A fully electric machine that exceeds all expectations in terms of work force, ergonomics, design and user-friendliness.

The Z10 has many advantages relative to comparable machines. For instance a vibration-free foot plate, very low costs of ownership and an optimised driver position. In addition, the machine is fully modular and developed on the basis of all relevant safety laws, nationally as well as internationally.

Loxam

Loxam specialises in the rental of professional equipment. The company has 1,100 branches in 30 countries, where anyone can rent a suitable, safe and eco-friendly machine for their project. This way, Loxam, just as SHERPA miniloaders, contributes to a friendly labour environment. For man and nature alike.

Loxgreen, a concept by Loxam, specifically aims at the rental of machines with low emission. This concept seamlessly fits in with the core of the new Z10. This fully electric machine has zero emission and also consists of components that were produced locally as much as possible.