Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has announced the addition of two new compact excavators to its North American lineup. According to the company, the 3.5-ton EC37 and the 4-ton ECR40 include features designed to provide increased operator comfort, 10% more fuel efficiency, better stability and easier maintenance. These models replace the EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D.
Both the EC37 and ECR40 the same platform and components, though the EC37 excavator has a conventional upper carriage design and the ECR40 excavator has a short swing radius to allow for work in more confined spaces.
Both models are available for order now, with deliveries expected to start in Q1 as well. The ECR40 will make its North American debut at The ARA Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 18–21, 2024.
These new machines boast 50-hour greasing intervals and a fuel tank capacity of 18.5 gallons. The patented multifunction hydraulic oil filter provides outstanding protection to the hydraulic system. The engine and rear hoods feature wide openings, and the engine doesn’t require a diesel particulate filter.
Other features include:
- Spacious, ergonomic and quiet cab with improved visibility due to slim corner pillars and wide, flat glass areas
- Armrest and controls that float with the seat
- Larger door opening and travel pedals
- Jog wheel
- 5-inch human machine interface (HMI)
- ECO mode and an auto engine shutdown in addition to the existing auto engine idle. With auto engine shutdown, hours not worked are not recorded, keeping the machine operating efficiently for longer while reducing maintenance costs. This also contributes to a 10% boost in fuel efficiency.
- Customizable hydraulics flow setting and work modes for a wide range of attachments and applications
- Load-sensing hydraulics
- Multiple control settings for multiple operators
- Elongated undercarriage for optimum stability
- Standardized counterweight simplifies component needs for fleets with multiple models.
- Optional features: float blade and LED work lights
