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    Volvo Updates 6 Excavator Models

    May 29, 2024
    Upgrades include a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency.
    Related To: Volvo Construction Equipment
    Volvo Construction Equipment
    Volvo EC230 excavator is one of six included in the series updates.
    Volvo EC230 excavator is one of six included in the series updates.

    Models ECR145 short swing, EC210, EC230, EC370, EC400, and EC500 Volvo crawler excavators are the first in a series of “significant” updates, according to the company.

    The new models offer up to 15% greater fuel efficiency than predecessors, increased productivity, and enhanced safety. Cab enhancements address operator use and comfort.

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    Fuel efficiency has been improved with the an optimized electro-hydraulic system, a smart cooling system, and engine speed regulation for higher torque at a lower rpm. The hydraulics upgrade enables better machine control and the smooth and precise movement of the boom, bucket, and other hydraulic components. Work modes expand to 10 settings, including two specific to power and four specific to automatic ECO modes. A creep travel mode has been added along with boom and arm shock reduction settings.

    Volvo Construction Equipment
    Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection gives operators 360-degree visibility of the excavator’s surroundings.
    Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection gives operators 360-degree visibility of the excavator’s surroundings.

    Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection gives operators 360-degree visibility of the machine’s surroundings. The system combines camera technology and a radar detection system to distinguish between objects and humans for a heightened level of awareness. Additional lights have been added to the cab, boom, and arm.

    Volvo has improved the human-machine interface (HMI) in the excavators. It has added automated boom and bucket movement with the Volvo Active Control machine control system, and an advanced electric control joystick. The Volvo excavators also have the newest generation Co-Pilot and a larger, higher-resolution screen.

    Hydraulic oil service intervals have been extended to 3,000 hours for regular hydraulic oil and 6,000 hours for long-life hydraulic oil.