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Volvo compact excavator makes UK debut at Hillhead

Volvo used Hillhead 2010 to unveil a new generation of compact excavators in the 1.5-2-tonne class, setting new standards for quality, technological innovation and value.

Four new machines – EC15C, EC17C, EC18C and EC20C – will replace the existing EC15B in XR, XT and XTV variants and the EC20B in XT and XTV variants. Volvo displayed a EC18C model on their stand.

The C-Series compact excavators, which will be fully available from the third quarter of 2010, are powered by a 12.3kW (16.8hp) diesel engine. They include hydraulic hoses routed in the boom as well as rear protection. The entry-level model in the new range is the EC15C. With a maximum operating weight of 1,540kg (3,395 lbs), this is a machine that is lightweight and easy to transport, even by a light vehicle. It can access even the smallest job sites, yet has a maximum digging depth of 2.1-2.3m and a bucket breakout force of 1,143daN.

 

The machines have a range of high-performance features including a new hydraulic translation function, which gives the operator the choice of using either hand levers or foot pedals so that his/her hands can concentrate on the pilot controls. 



Another important function is the simultaneous control of slew and offset movements using the electro-proportional roller. This feature is crucial for faster, more precise performance as well as operator comfort, as are the C-Series excavators’ new spacious Volvo Care Cabs and canopies. Routine daily operator maintenance checks are quick and easy, as all service points are readily accessible under the engine cover.

 

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