Volvo CE has introduced its new range of excavators designed to give customers an edge with upgrades that include up to 15% greater fuel efficiency, increased productivity, enhanced safety and several operator-friendly features.

According to the company, the series represents the most significant update to the Volvo excavator lineup in 20 years. The initial launch includes multiple medium and large excavator models in North America — the ECR145 short swing, EC210, EC230, EC370, EC400 and EC500 crawler excavators — with more models coming in the next several months.

Source: Volvo

A newly optimized electro-hydraulic system and other features — like a smart cooling system and engine speed regulation for higher torque at a lower rpm — add up to a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the previous generation while outperforming the prior models, the company added.

Further, the enhanced hydraulics enable 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 new creep travel mode coupled with boom and arm shock reduction settings give operators tight command of loads and reduce spillage.

The new excavator series also enhances safety. One highlight is the Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection, giving operators 360° visibility of the machine’s surroundings. Volvo Smart View with Obstacle Detection combines camera technology and a new 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 to make dimmer worksites safer as well.

Volvo also enhanced the cab in the new excavators with features that address both ease of use and comfort. An improved human-machine interface (HMI) ensures a productive workday. The automation of boom and bucket movement with the Volvo Active Control machine control system and an advanced electric control joystick help operators increase productivity.

The new excavators also include other upgrades, including:

• Updated seat design
• Improved ventilation
• New footrest support for working on slopes
• Keyless engine start with the ability to store multiple operator preference settings
• Larger cab side mirror with heater
• In-cab wireless phone charger
• Built-in cooler/heater compartment for food or drinks
• Additional sunscreens and storage areas
• Additional safety railings and relocated footsteps
• New DEF sight gauges and splash guard

These models also include the newest generation Co-Pilot. The in-cab tablet’s larger, higher-resolution screen will display Dig Assist applications like on-board weighing, in-field design and more.

The new Volvo excavators offer a 50% increase in hydraulic oil life with service intervals extended to 3,000 hours for regular hydraulic oil and 6,000 hours for long-life hydraulic oil.

For more information, visit the Volvo CE website.