Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled an innovative new series of excavators that offer a slew of improvements aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, boosting productivity, and elevating safety measures alongside an array of operator-centric features. This launch has been heralded as one of the most pivotal updates to Volvo’s excavator lineup in two decades, marking a significant step forward for the brand.
The series debut in North America encompasses a versatile range of both medium and large excavator models, including the ECR145 short swing, the EC210, the EC230, the EC370, the EC400, and the EC500 crawler excavators. Volvo CE has also hinted at the introduction of additional models over the upcoming months, signaling an ongoing expansion of this groundbreaking series.
Scott Young, the head of region North America at Volvo CE, comments on the introduction of the new series: “This new excavator series embodies our pledge to customer satisfaction. From the initial design phase to the final product, every modification, innovation, and weld has been implemented with the precise needs of our customers in mind. Collectively, these enhancements will have a profound effect on productivity, operational uptime, employee contentment and, ultimately, the profitability of our clients.”
Volvo CE emphasizes that the excavator series boasts a host of advanced features that collectively represent a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency over its predecessors. A newly optimized electrohydraulic system, combined with an intelligent cooling system and engine speed regulation, enables higher torque at lower rpms. The result is not only a cost-effective operation but also a reduction in environmental footprint.
The excavators’ upgraded hydraulics system offers refined control, facilitating smooth and precise movements across the boom, bucket, and other hydraulic components. Users can now select from 10 different work modes, including two power-centric settings and four tailored automatic ECO modes, thus enabling customizable operational efficiency. Furthermore, the introduction of a new creep travel mode and enhancements in boom and arm shock reduction settings afford operators unparalleled load control, minimizing spillage and enhancing safety.
Sejong Ko, product manager of large excavators at Volvo CE, underscores the value these advancements bring to customers. “Our customers are in constant pursuit of ways to elevate productivity while curtailing costs,” he notes. “These new excavators are designed to meet these requirements head-on, particularly in the area of fuel expenditure, which is a significant operating cost. The enhanced fuel efficiency not only lowers expenses but also reduces the environmental impact.”
In conclusion, the launch of Volvo CE’s new excavator series represents a significant leap forward in construction equipment technology. With these advancements, Volvo CE continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, customer support, and sustainable operations. Through these updated models, Volvo CE not only addresses the needs of today’s construction industry but also sets a new standard for efficiency, safety, and operational excellence.
Fulian Operation Team
2024.7.14
