Volvo unleashes new heavy-duty workhorse

Volvo has added another formidable excavator to its 50-tonne class, making it better suited for heavy-duty applications such as mass excavation and large-scale site preparation.

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In the couple of years or so since CJD Equipment brought in the 50t Volvo EC530E crawler excavators to the local market, they have been strongly received by industries seeking machines for heavy-duty applications such as mass excavation and large-scale site preparation.

Indeed, the introduction of the powerful digger resulted in CJD not only broadening its product offering, but also staking out territory in a new excavator weight class.

Buoyed by the uptake of the EC530E, CJD has now made available the EC550E, a similar machine to its predecessor but with several enhanced features.

CJD National Product Manager, Volvo Construction Equipment, Hayden Grant, said the new model provides stronger levels of durability and performance, making it the perfect choice for heavy-duty digging.

Prior to the EC530E, Volvo did not have the option of being able to provide customers with a true 50 t excavator.

“The EC530E had been built specifically to compete in this class. Supported by the R&D that goes into Volvo, operators were given a fuel-efficient and productive machine with world-class operator comfort,” Hayden said.

In fact, the EC530E – which Volvo advises features the highest engine power in its class, while delivering superior swing torque and tractive force – was geared to provide performance levels normally found in heavier machines.

"The EC530E was made to punch above its weight,” Hayden said.

“It delivers digging forces and a lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60 t machine.”

Key Features

The EC550E shares many features of the EC530E, making it suitable for handling heavier loads and providing greater stability.

• Undercarriage design:

The EC550E features an adjustable undercarriage, providing enhanced stability when working with heavier loads. This design allows the EC550E to handle more demanding tasks with greater confidence.