Capital Equipment News July 2015

CONSTRUCTION: EXCAVATORS

S ince its launch in February this year the Volvo EC220E excavator has stood out in the marketplace for its class-leading fuel efficiency. Now the lat- est EC220Es to roll off the production line are turning heads for a different reason. To mark the end of the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Construction Equip- ment (Volvo CE) has created a special edi- tion EC220E model in official race livery, packed with stylish and comfort-enhancing additional features. Two of these exclusive machines, designed for the application – and aesthetic – expectations of the Scandi- navian market, was on show in Sweden at the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Gothenburg (21 s t -28 th June) and at Volvo Days (11 th - 26 th June). The special edition Volvo Ocean Race EC220E comes complete with a productiv- ity-enhancing Steelwrist® tilt rotator and bucket control system, Leica/Scanlaser GPS machine control system and CareTrack Anti-theft protection, as well as tinted heat reduction glass, a textile floor mat and a high-performance sound system for a com- fortable and enjoyable work shift. COLOUR IT BLUE

Model Engine

EC220E Volvo D6J

Max. power, net

EU – 128 kW (174 hp) @ 1 800 r/min NA – 128 kW (172 hp) @ 1 800 r/min

Max. lifting capacity along undercarriage (1.5 m / 6.0 m) EU – 7 570 kgf

NA – 7 560 kgf (16 400 lb) (5.7 m, 18’8” boom / 2.9 m, 9’6” arm) 9 930 mm (32’7”) (5.7 m, 18’8” boom / 2.9 m, 9’6” arm) 6 730 mm (22’1”) (5.7 m, 18’8” boom / 2.9 m, 9’6” arm) 141 / 149 kN (31 700 / 33 500 lbf) (5.7 m, 18’8” boom / 2.9 m, 9’6” arm) 104 / 110 kN (23 380 / 24 730 lbf) (5.7 m, 18’8” boom / 2.9 m, 9’6” arm) EU – 20.5 ~ 25.8 t NA – 20.6 ~ 25.1 t (45 350 – 55 360 lb)

Max. digging reach

Max. digging depth

Max. breakout force – bucket (Normal / Power boost) ISO6015 Max. tearout force – arm (Normal / Power boost) ISO6015

Operating weight

EC220E we wanted to create as welcoming an environment as possible,” says Per-Erik Lindström, Vice President of Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA – Hub North. Style was another major consideration in the design of the special edition EC220E. The al- uminium frame provides a practical and at- tractive way to secure additional LED lights, while the glamorous Volvo Ocean Race livery instantly makes it the star of any fleet. Each of the special edition EC220E excava- tors is painted yellow in the factory as usual and wrapped with a durable film, originally developed by 3M. The warranty of the wrap- ping is five years but it can be removed by EC220E KEY SPECIFICATIONS

the customer sooner if required.

Volvo CE is now able to supply machines in special wrappings according to customers’ individual designs. More information is avail- able on request from dealers in Norway, Den- mark, Sweden and Finland. “Customers are becoming increasingly con- scious about their own brand and want their equipment to be easily recognisable on the jobsite. Our new wrapping service allows them to make a real impact and we expect to see more demand for personalisation in the future,” Lindström says. b

“For many operators the cab is a home away from home so in the special edition

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS JULY 2015