Volvo drops new EC550E crawler excavator into Middle East
The excavator is designed to work on mining, mass excavation and large infrastructure projects with high levels of production
The earthmoving segment in the region can finally look forward to seeing the Volvo EC550E crawler excavator, known for its remarkable levels of power and productivity, after it was announced that the manufacturer would be expanding their distribution of the machine, globally, including the Middle East market.
Upon making the announcement, Kwangsuk Jee, Global Product Manager, explained: “Delivering the type of durability and performance more commonly expected from a 60/65-tonne machine, the EC550E is a crawler excavator which truly punches above its weight. Customers in Tier 3 markets can get ready for up to 35% more productivity and 22% more fuel efficiency, combined with superb operator comfort and outstanding levels of uptime.”
Now offered with a Tier 3 engine, the EC550E crawler excavator is perfectly suited for mining, mass excavation and large infrastructure projects and has the durability more commonly expected from larger machines. Volvo Construction Equipment added that, on top of this, short cycle times will further boost productivity, made possible by digging forces and lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60/65-tonne excavator. Similarly, its ability to fill a 35-40 tonne hauler or highway truck in just four to six buckets means it can have levels of production at a low cost per tonne.
Away from the machine, the manufacturer revealed that the EC550E is also available with a range of optimum-sized heavy-duty rock buckets designed for use in abrasive conditions, in particular the Volvo Tooth System that can make easy work of teeth replacements thanks to its place, push and click functionality. There are several new and improved safety features such as bolted anti-slip plates, high visibility guardrails and handrails which all allow the machine to be negotiated with ease.
According to Volvo: “Whether working inside or on the machine, features such as unrivalled visibility and 3-point right-hand side access mean you can be sure that the highest levels of safety have been considered in every design detail of the EC550E.”
