VOLVO Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has released its new short swing radius excavator.
The manufacturer says the 34.8 t ECR305CL was developed to fill a rapidly growing need for short swing excavators on congested worksites and in confined areas.
The supplier claims precisely-engineered weight distribution and increased swing torque gives the new machine superior swing performance when working on slopes.
The vehicle features a compact body which swings only fractionally outside its own track width – less than 8cm - enabling it to work extremely close to objects without risk of collision with the rear of the machine as it swings.
The all-new, rounded cab on Volvo’s short swing models is also designed to stay within the rear swing radius. The cab features a larger, brighter, colour LCD monitor, providing both a built-in service display and selectable hydraulic control options.
Fitted with a heavier counterweight, the Volvo EC305CL offers excellent stability, providing it with its heavy lift capability. The machine features a Tier III, fuel-efficient, Volvo engine with V-ACT ((Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology) developing 143 kW.