Capital Equipment News January 2016

VOLVO EC750D EXCAVATOR provides enhanced powerful performance

T he new EC750D from Volvo Con- struction Equipment (Volvo CE), avail- able in southern Africa from Babcock, combines a robust design with a powerful engine for enhanced performance and a lower total cost of ownership when working in a range of heavy-duty applications. The EC750D crawler excavator is built to de- liver superior productivity and efficiency in a variety of heavy construction applications, particularly quarrying and mining. Equipped with a new Volvo D16 Tier 3 engine, the EC750D provides increased horsepower and fuel efficiency in combination with a robust design to ensure a low total cost of ownership. The powerful engine works in harmony with an improved, Volvo-designed electro-hydraulic system, which uses intelli- gent technology to control on-demand flow and reduce internal losses in the hydraulic circuit. This machine incorporates Volvo’s unique integrated work mode system, through which operators can choose from a range of

duces cycle times, particularly when work- ing with hard and heavy materials. For more power, better productivity and increased manoeuvrability, the high system pressure and durable track ensure impressive tractive force when climbing gradients and travelling over unstable ground. A wider track gauge and heavier counterweight improve stability even when working in challenging environ- ments. The Volvo hydraulic system leads to a pow- erful combined pump flow to the bucket for smooth operation, improved cycle time and increased fuel efficiency. The optional boom float delivers more control, minimizes operation costs and maximizes uptime. In addition, the ECO Mode optimises the hy- draulic system to reduce flow and pressure losses. It is automatically selected but can be switched off via the keypad. Built with durable Volvo components, a rein- forced structure and undercover protection, the EC750D has been designed to last. Ro- bust parts and easy service access increase

modes for optimum performance. When the operator selects the best work mode for the task at hand – I (idle), F (fine), G (General), H (Heavy) and P (Power) – the rpm is already set for maximum efficiency. The machines also include larger buckets for faster and more efficient on-site production. A comfortable, low noise cab with easy ac- cess via a wide door opening has an adjust- able seat that increases operator efficiency. Volvo’s industry-leading cab has excellent all-round visibility from large expanses of front and side glass with slim cab pillars and the spacious environment provides ample storage and leg room. The EC750D is equipped with efficient tech- nology to ensure outstanding digging force in any application. With improved stability, tractive force and Volvo’s unique ECO mode, this machine offers improved cycle times for outstanding performance.

This excavator’s constant high system pres- sure delivers greater digging force and re-

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