VOLVO CE launches EC550E excavator for Indian market

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has launched the EC550E crawler excavator in India. Featuring a Tier 3 engine, the machine is a perfect fit for the Indian market, enabling customers to benefit from its industry leading performance, productivity and efficiency.

Up to 35% higher productivity

Boasting remarkable levels of power and productivity, the EC550E is a machine perfectly suited for mass excavation and heavy-duty digging - boosting productivity by up to 35%. Available with a range of optimum-sized buckets, this excavator sets new standards for the
industry and is the perfect partner to wide-body 38-40t hauling equipment, reducing the number of required passes - dramatically improving
cycle times.

Featuring impressive engine power, the EC550E delivers digging forces and lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60-tonne excavator, along with superior swing torque and speed. It is the ideal choice for handling heavy loads in the toughest applications, featuring an ultra-durable undercarriage with a long lower frame, a strong upper frame, and reinforced digging equipment with large pin size. The optional wider retractable lower frame provides further stability and higher ground clearance.

Up to 22% more fuel efficiency with IMVT

Customers can take fuel efficiency to a new level thanks to the next generation electro-hydraulic system with Independent Metering Valve Technology (IMVT) and engine/pump optimization, which lowers engine rpm while optimizing power. The main control valve uses IMVT, the latest pioneering innovation from Volvo and the most advanced hydraulic system in the industry. It provides significantly more precise control compared to a conventional system and contributes towards up to a 22% improvement in fuel efficiency.

Outstanding comfort & safety

Operators will be stepping inside the best cab on the market, with the ROPS cab exceeding industry standards for this class of machine, thanks to features including a 14-air vent climate control system and ergonomic seat with 9 adjustment settings. Boom and arm bouncing reduction technology also dramatically reduces machine shock, resulting in a more comfortable and productive operator performance. Safety is enhanced by a 3-point seatbelt with a reminder alarm which notifies the operator if they are not buckled up. A seatbelt cutter/hammer assists egress through the emergency exit.

The visibility is further improved by the rearview camera and 10 LED lights positioned throughout the machine, including the rear. Furthermore, the optional Volvo Smart View uses front, rear and side cameras to provide a real-time, overhead view of the machine - especially helpful when working in confined spaces.

Behind the controls operators can easily select and adjust a number of functions depending on their personal preferences and the task at hand, including boom down speed, ideal for precision tasks which require optimum control and Boom/Swing and Boom/Travel priority.

Work harder for longer

With a host of uptime-boosting machine features combined with the support of the Volvo dealer, customers can count on the EC550E to deliver maximum machine availability. The delayed engine shutdown helps to keep the turbocharger in top condition by turning the engine off only after the turbocharger has cooled down to the appropriate temperature. When working in tropical conditions, the tropical cooling system is designed to regulate hydraulic oil temperature. CareTrack, the Volvo telematics system, also helps customers to maximize machine uptime and reduce repair costs.

Features such as high visibility guardrails and handrails, 3-point right-hand access to the upper structure, bolted anti-slip plates and optional walkway ensure the highest levels of convenience when negotiating the machine.

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