Abstract: A control system for use with a working machine includes a machine body, and a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, with the working machine being configured for use with at least one electric energy storage module. The control system includes a controller configured to: receive or acquire information representative of an attribute of said electric energy storage module; determine permitted and/or prohibited operations of the working machine based on the received or acquired information; and issue an operations signal for use by at least one element of the working machine corresponding to the determined permitted and/or prohibited operations.

Abstract: A control system for use with a working machine is provided, the working machine including a machine body, and a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, the working machine being configured for use with at least one electric energy storage module. The control system includes a controller configured to: receive or acquire information representative of an attribute of said electric energy storage module; determine permitted and/or prohibited operations of the working machine based on the received or acquired information; and issue an operations signal for use by at least one element of the working machine corresponding to the determined permitted and/or prohibited operations.

Abstract: A control system for an off-highway working machine includes a ground engaging propulsion structure for propelling the working machine, a body supported on the ground engaging propulsion structure, a drive arrangement, and a transmission operable to transmit drive to the ground engaging propulsion structure. The control system calculates a travel energy threshold required to enable the working machine to travel to the charging location, and provide an alert based on the travel energy threshold.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for an electric working vehicle or hybrid working vehicle of the kind having an electric source of power and an alternative source of power, the hydraulic system comprising: one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and a hydraulic pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to operate in a low output state when a flow of hydraulic fluid is not required by the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and wherein the hydraulic system is configured to use hydraulic fluid supplied by the hydraulic pump in the low output state for one or more auxiliary functions of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.

Abstract: A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.

Abstract: A working machine has a body and a load handling apparatus coupled to the body. The load handling apparatus is moveable with respect to the body by an electrically driven actuator assembly. A controller is configured to receive a tilt signal representative of a moment of tilt of the working machine and issue a control signal configured to control an electrical drive element of the electrically driven actuator assembly based on the value of the tilt signal relative to a tilt threshold.

Abstract: A working machine has a body and a load handling apparatus coupled to the body. The load handling apparatus is moveable with respect to the body by an electrically driven actuator assembly. A controller is configured to receive a tilt signal representative of a moment of tilt of the working machine and issue a control signal configured to control an electrical drive element of the electrically driven actuator assembly based on the value of the tilt signal relative to a tilt threshold.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for an electric working vehicle or hybrid working vehicle of the kind having an electric source of power and an alternative source of power, the hydraulic system comprising: one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and a hydraulic pump configured to supply hydraulic fluid to the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; wherein the hydraulic pump is configured to operate in a low output state when a flow of hydraulic fluid is not required by the one or more hydraulically actuated devices; and wherein the hydraulic system is configured to use hydraulic fluid supplied by the hydraulic pump in the low output state for one or more auxiliary functions of the hydraulic system.

Abstract: A working machine including a machine body having an operator cab, a ground engaging propulsion structure to permit movement of the machine over the ground, a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, and an electric energy storage unit for providing power to the working machine. The working machine includes a longitudinal axis, wherein the operator cab is positioned towards a first side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, and the electric energy storage unit is positioned towards a second side of the working machine with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein the first and second sides are located opposite each other.

Abstract: A working machine has a body and a load handling apparatus coupled to the body. The load handling apparatus is moveable with respect to the body by an electrically driven actuator assembly. A controller is configured to receive a tilt signal representative of a moment of tilt of the working machine and issue a control signal configured to control an electrical drive element of the electrically driven actuator assembly based on the value of the tilt signal relative to a tilt threshold.

Abstract: A control system for use with a working machine is provided, the working machine including a machine body, and a load handling apparatus coupled to the machine body and moveable by a movement actuator with respect to the machine body, the working machine being configured for use with at least one electric energy storage module. The control system includes a controller configured to: receive or acquire information representative of an attribute of said electric energy storage module; determine permitted and/or prohibited operations of the working machine based on the received or acquired information; and issue an operations signal for use by at least one element of the working machine corresponding to the determined permitted and/or prohibited operations.