Volvo Building Tools (Volvo CE) has taken its EWR170 and EWR150 brief swing wheeled excavators to new heights with a brand new technology launch that includes an industry-first retractable ladder for safer entry.
The brand new technology machines are actually accessible in Area Europe and sees a variety of enhancements together with elevated attain, elevated lifting capability, discount in entrance swing radius by greater than 0.5m and a ten% improve in engine energy within the EWR150.
A Volvo-patented electronically retractable ladder may even be launched to the fashions from 2026, alongside new 4-wheel steering.
That includes the shortest rear swing radius in its class, mixed with the discount in entrance swing radius, Volvo CE says the EWR170 and EWR150 are perfect for working in city environments and tight job websites.
“It was 2016 that we first introduced the EWR150 to the market, adopted by the EWR170 in 2018, and since then they’ve firmly established themselves as leaders of their class. Merely put, one of the best 17-ton and 15-ton brief swing radius wheel excavators within the {industry} simply obtained higher with the arrival of the brand new technology,” says Marc Engels, world product supervisor wheeled excavators at Volvo CE.
The EWR150 and EWR170 characteristic an elevated lifting capability over the entrance of the machine, made doable by the bigger diameter of the raise cylinders, mixed with a newly designed longer two-piece increase which delivers an elevated attain.
Within the EWR150, prospects profit from almost 10% extra engine energy in comparison with the earlier technology because of the brand new 115kW engine, equipping the EWR150 to tackle robust duties in heavy-duty purposes and matching the present 115kW engine energy of the EWR170.
In keeping with Volvo CE, the engine of each machines contributes to sooner cycle instances, elevated digging pressure and the flexibility to deal with bigger attachments with ease. Swing torque can be elevated by 10%, in comparison with the earlier technology, enabling extra managed machine actions.
The EWR150 and EWR170 will be customised in a number of methods to satisfy the necessities of particular person prospects. One instance is the work gear, with prospects in a position to decide on between 2m, 2.4m and a pair of.6m arm lengths within the EWR150 and 2m, 2.5m and three.1m arm within the EWR170.
The undercarriage can be customisable with a alternative of outrigger, blade or no gear – on each the entrance and rear of the machine. An optionally available 2.75m large axle – already an choice on the earlier technology EWR170 however new to the EWR150 – supplies additional flexibility, enabling enhanced stability when lifting over the facet.
Further options, together with auto-idle and automated engine shutdown, additional improve effectivity, whereas an optionally available additional gasoline tank within the undercarriage helps an extended working vary between refills for elevated uptime.
Every day upkeep duties are additionally fast and hassle-free, with grouped greasing factors, ground-level entry to important service areas and optionally available hydraulic oil fast fill, lowering downtime and bettering total productiveness.
Whereas servicing, prospects can guarantee security and compliance with the Lockout/Tagout characteristic. The answer allows the technician to isolate the machine whereas engaged on it, stopping unintended start-up throughout upkeep operations.
Probably the most hanging updates within the EWR150 and EWR170 is the in-cab setting, redesigned for operator consolation and comfort. Stand-out options embody improved visibility, low noise ranges and ergonomic controls making certain operators keep snug and targeted all through the workday. That is mixed with easy-to-use joystick controls, excellent storage choices, wi-fi telephone charging, USB connections, automated in-cab lights and a variety of choices comparable to an air compressor for cleansing, and right-hand sunshade.
A brand new operator interface presents all important data on a single 12.8” touchscreen, built-in into the right-hand console, at all times clearly in view and accessible because the operator strikes. The interactive, built-in show provides straightforward management over important capabilities comparable to media, digicam settings, local weather management and machine standing.
Whereas at work, operators keep comfortably productive within the new and improved seat with a alternative of 4 ranges, that includes air suspension, cooling/heating, and a pair of or 3-point seatbelt. A wide range of newly designed armrests, which comprise fewer switches and controls and now not contact the tilting console, additional enhance in-cab ergonomics and increase operator consolation.
Each operator has their very own distinctive method of working and with a alternative of factory-fit choices, for instance A9, L8, easy L8 joysticks, the EWR150 and EWR170 will be custom-made to the precise choice and specification of operators. As soon as within the cab, customizable settings, comparable to electronically adjustable heated facet mirrors on each side, permit the operator to set the machine up for optimum security and efficiency forward of their working shift.
Prospects can take the manoeuvrability and flexibility of their EWR150 and EWR170 even additional with the brand new optionally available four-wheel steering. An {industry} first for this class of machine, four-wheel steering dramatically reduces the turning radius, excellent for navigating tight areas.
Volvo CE has achieved enhanced ranges of security with the brand new Consolation Cabin Stairs. This Volvo-patented electronically retractable ladder swings down from a recess within the facet of the machine to supply secure and easy accessibility to and from the cab. For extra security, the machine can’t swing or transfer whereas the ladder is within the down place.
As soon as contained in the cab, an built-in rear-view digicam and right-hand facet digicam additional improves visibility. The optionally available Volvo Good View with new and improved Excessive-Definition view supplies operators with a 360-degree real-time view of the machine’s environment.
A alternative of machine lights enhance visibility for these within the machine and on-site when working in low mild circumstances, together with new LED lights seamlessly built-in into the counterweight for optimum illumination and security. A variety of extra lighting choices and beacons exist to allow the machine to be configured to satisfy the particular lighting necessities of shoppers’ purposes.
When transporting the machine, 4 new conveniently positioned anchor factors on the machine – two on the entrance and two on the again – permit the machine to be simply and securely restrained, facilitating secure and straightforward transportation on the again of a low loader or related transport.
Photos courtesy of Volvo CE
