Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced the EC550E crawler excavator in India. The machine has a Tier 3 engine, for the Indian market, allowing customers to benefit from its performance, productivity, and efficiency.
Dimitrov Krishnan, Head of Region India at Volvo CE, said: “Delivering the type of durability and performance more commonly expected from a 60-tonne excavator, the EC550E truly punches above its weight. Customers can get ready for up to 35% more productivity and 22% more fuel efficiency, combined with superb operator comfort and outstanding levels of uptime.”
Up to 35% higher productivity boasting levels of power and productivity, the EC550E is a machine suited for mass excavation and heavy-duty digging. Available with a range of optimum-sized buckets, this Volvo Crawler Excavator sets new standards for the industry and is a suitable partner to wide-body 38-40t hauling equipment, reducing the number of required passes and improving cycle times. Featuring engine power, the EC550E delivers digging forces and lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60-tonne excavator, along with swing torque and speed. It is the ideal choice for handling heavy loads in the toughest applications, featuring an ultra-durable undercarriage with a long lower frame, a strong upper frame, and reinforced digging equipment with a large pin size. The optional wider retractable lower frame provides further stability and higher ground clearance.
Up to 22% more fuel efficiency with Independent Metering Valve Technology (IMVT) customers can take fuel efficiency to a new level,to the next generation electro-hydraulic system with IMVT and engine/pump optimization, which lowers engine rpm while optimizing power. The main control valve uses IMVT, the latest pioneering innovation from Volvo and the most advanced hydraulic system in the industry. To support the fuel-efficient performance of the machine, Volvo offers a range of services to help customers reduce the fuel expenditure and carbon emissions of their operations even further, including Fuel Efficiency Reports and operator training initiatives.
Comfort and safety
For decades Volvo has been renowned for delivering the ultimate in operator control, comfort and safety, and the EC550E is no exception. Operators will be stepping inside one of the best cabs on the market, with the ROPS cab exceeding standards for this class of machine, thanks to features including a 14-air vent climate control system and ergonomic seat with 9 adjustment settings. Boom and arm bouncing reduction technology also reduce machine shock, resulting in more comfortable and productive operator performance. Safety is enhanced by a 3-point seatbelt with a reminder alarm which notifies the operator if they are not buckled up. A seatbelt cutter/hammer assists egress through the emergency exit. The already best-in-class visibility is further improved by the rearview camera and 10 LED lights positioned throughout the machine, including the rear. Furthermore, the optional Volvo Smart View uses front, rear and side cameras to provide a real-time, overhead view of the machine –especially helpful when working in confined spaces. Behind the controls, operators can easily select and adjust a number of functions depending on their personal preferences and the task at hand, including boom down speed, ideal for precision tasks which
require optimum control and Boom/Swing and Boom/Travel priority.
Work harder for longer
With a host of uptime-boosting machine features combined with the support of the Volvo dealer, customers can count on the EC550E to deliver maximum machine availability. For example, the oil bath pre-cleaner keeps the engine clean and performing, especially when working in dusty conditions. Further, the delayed engine shutdown helps to keep the turbocharger in top condition by turning the engine off only after the turbocharger has cooled down to the appropriate temperature. When working in tropical conditions, the tropical cooling system is designed to regulate hydraulic oil temperature. CareTrack, the Volvo telematics system, also helps customers to maximize machine uptime and reduce repair costs. Customers can choose to keep track of their machines themselves or let Volvo take care of it with ActiveCare. The Volvo Uptime Center provides 24/7 machine monitoring, supplying weekly reports and notifying customers should preventive maintenance action be required. When maintenance actions are required, servicing is made quick and easy by grouped filters and a battery cut-off switch, which ensures complete disengagement of the equipment. Features such as high visibility guardrails and handrails, 3-point right-hand access to the upper structure, bolted anti-slip plates and an optional walkway ensure the highest levels of convenience when negotiating the machine.
