Select Plant Australia expands electric and hybrid fleet for lower carbon construction

Select Plant Australia is scaling up its electric and hybrid excavators, cranes, and vehicles to help contractors cut fuel use and emissions on infrastructure projects. The company reports that confidence in the technology has grown, with site teams seeing real performance gains in noise reduction, operator comfort, and fuel savings. Its solar lighting towers can run up to 56 hours and save an estimated 3,525 liters of diesel per unit. The shift requires more deliberate project planning, including power management across sites, but Select says electric systems reduce mechanical complexity and maintenance needs. The company draws on nearly 20 years of Australian market experience and global insights to ensure electric and hybrid machines match or beat diesel reliability. The focus is on practical integration rather than novelty, aiming to make the transition to lower-carbon equipment workable for real construction projects.