Extensive customer consultation has seen the addition of a third, larger model to the Volvo short swing excavator range. The 34.8 ton Volvo ECR305CL overcomes the dynamic challenges of producing excavators that can work in confined areas and still perform well and sets a new standard in the industry for not only lifting capacity but also stability. With better weight distribution and increased swing torque, the Volvo ECR305CL also offers superior swing performance when working on slopes.
Like the smaller machines in the range, the compact body on the Volvo ECR305CL swings only fractionally outside its own track width – less than 80 mm (with 800 mm shoe) – enabling it to work extremely close to objects (walls, road barriers etc.) without risk of collision with the rear of the machine as it swings. Even when not working close to obstructions, the short front/rear radius has other uses – highway work being a prime example, where the machine can safely swing within a typical single road lane width, minimizing disruption with traffic flow.
The new rounded cab on Volvo’s short swing models is also designed to stay within the rear swing radius. With its latest generation, Tier III, fuel-efficient, Volvo engine with V-ACT ((Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) developing 107 hp (143 kW), the Volvo ECR305CL has the power to perform any task thrown at it, with plenty in reserve. The bucket range on the Volvo ECR305CL is from 1.0 – 2.1 cubic metres (24 inch bucket available) and a wide range of genuine Volvo attachments is also available, as are quick fit options to ensure speedy attachment changes.
Like the smaller machines in the range, the compact body on the Volvo ECR305CL swings only fractionally outside its own track width – less than 80 mm (with 800 mm shoe) – enabling it to work extremely close to objects (walls, road barriers etc.) without risk of collision with the rear of the machine as it swings. Even when not working close to obstructions, the short front/rear radius has other uses – highway work being a prime example, where the machine can safely swing within a typical single road lane width, minimizing disruption with traffic flow.
The new rounded cab on Volvo’s short swing models is also designed to stay within the rear swing radius. With its latest generation, Tier III, fuel-efficient, Volvo engine with V-ACT ((Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) developing 107 hp (143 kW), the Volvo ECR305CL has the power to perform any task thrown at it, with plenty in reserve. The bucket range on the Volvo ECR305CL is from 1.0 – 2.1 cubic metres (24 inch bucket available) and a wide range of genuine Volvo attachments is also available, as are quick fit options to ensure speedy attachment changes.
