Wheeled excavator built around new platform

The EW230C from Volvo Construction Equipment is built around a new, more robust platform, which is designed to ensure the stability needed to manage bigger loads, for heavy lifting applications, such as laying big pipe for drainage projects, or hard digging. A benefit of this platform for a machine in this 20-metric-ton weight class is that its design ensures that the rear axle weight, when fitted with the standard counterweight, is below 12t. A heavier counterweight is also available for applications not requiring the machine to be moved on the road. With the light counterweight, the EW230C weighs 21.6-24.3t, depending on machine configuration (23.1-25.6t with the heavier counterweight.) A choice of 18-foot, eight-inch mono or two-piece boom is available. The EW230C is powered by a Volvo D6E EHE3 diesel engine, developing 125 kW/167hp net at 2,000 rpm, delivering power where it is needed. When required for mass excavation work, or in heavy lifting applications, the EW230C has a lift capacity among the best in its class, optimizing performance and productivity. Additional features include: access to the superstructure via steps provides for easy servicing and routine maintenance checks, to minimize down time; new and higher capacity cooling module; load-sensing hydraulic system features two pumps – one for the attachment and travel and a second, closed-loop slew pump; slew ring from the larger EC240C, for increased strength and durability in tough working conditions; larger hydraulic cylinders; and digging forces 10 to 15 percent greater than on the EW210C. In addition, 95 percent of the machine is recyclable.