Volvo introduces dedicated demolition excavators
Volvo is offering a range of excavators tailored to the demands of heavy duty demolition sites. The four models in the Standard Demolition Excavator series are the EC210B, EC240B, EC290B and EC360B. They have all the attributes of the base excavator but offer increased protection for the machine and its operator – while at the same time offering hydraulic upgrades that allow the machine to act as a multi-function tool carrier.
Attachments such as concrete pulveriser, scrap grapple, hammer, shear and multi-processor all require different hydraulic set ups: extra lines or different hydraulic flows. With these excavators, attachments can be changed easily (via a quick coupler) and auxiliary hydraulic piping is pre-fitted. Hydraulic flow can be adjusted from inside the cab to suit the tool in use. This is done with the Volvo Instrument Electronic Control Unit (I-ECU), which also allows machine functions to be customized and conducts self-checks to detect any problems.
Boom and bucket cylinders plus hoses are protected by guards that ward off crush, tear or puncture damage when working in close proximity to demolition debris. The cab-mounted Falling Object Guard (FOG) protects the operator while not obscuring the view of the work area.
Attachments such as concrete pulveriser, scrap grapple, hammer, shear and multi-processor all require different hydraulic set ups: extra lines or different hydraulic flows. With these excavators, attachments can be changed easily (via a quick coupler) and auxiliary hydraulic piping is pre-fitted. Hydraulic flow can be adjusted from inside the cab to suit the tool in use. This is done with the Volvo Instrument Electronic Control Unit (I-ECU), which also allows machine functions to be customized and conducts self-checks to detect any problems.
Boom and bucket cylinders plus hoses are protected by guards that ward off crush, tear or puncture damage when working in close proximity to demolition debris. The cab-mounted Falling Object Guard (FOG) protects the operator while not obscuring the view of the work area.
