Capital Equipment News July 2015

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

JULY 2015

CONSTRUCTION: EXCAVATORS

quipped with a powerful Tier 4 Final/

Stage IV- compliant Volvo D4 en-

gine, the new Volvo EC140E exca-

vator helps customers to minimize their

fuel consumption and emissions, while still

receiving the consistently high quality and

reliability they expect from Volvo Construc-

tion Equipment (Volvo CE). The increased

engine power, together with the increased

pump input power ensures highly respon-

sive operation and travel for reduced con-

sumption, faster cycle times and improved

productivity. Meanwhile, the hydraulics

system, combined with the fully electric

control system and advanced ECO mode,

has been optimised to match engine power,

reduce power losses and improve control-

lability and response time. The main control

valve and software builds on the already

superior controllability, improving fuel effi-

ciency through smooth and easy operation.

A boom float function, allows pump power

for boom lowering to be saved or used for

other functions, while the auto engine shut-

down feature further helps to reduce con-

sumption by automatically switching off the

engine after a pre-set amount of time (five

minutes is the default setting).

The EC140E excavator offers an indus-

try-leading cab that is spacious, comfort-

able and places everything at the operator’s

fingertips. This not only increases the oper-

ator’s well- being but also their productiv-

ity, without them even trying. All machine

interfaces – including the joysticks, keypad,

panel and LCD monitor – have been ergo-

nomically designed for optimum control and

efficiency. The number of switches have

been simplified and climate control integrat-

ed into the keypad for easy adjustments. For

added convenience, functions such as the

windscreen wipers, cameras, auto-mute or

power max can all be assigned a short-cut

button on the joystick. This allows the op-

erator to select a function during operation

without disruption.

As well as the rear view camera, the Volvo

EC140E also offers an optional side view

camera to cover the visual blind spot. Both

views can be displayed on the color moni-

tor, promoting a safer working environment

for both the operator and personnel on the

ground. Another important safety feature is

the seatbelt warning alarm and continuous

visual alerts that trigger if the ignition key is

turned while the seatbelt is unbuckled.

In the unlikely event of the excavator rolling

over, the reinforced steel structure of the

ROPS and ISO standards-compliant cab en-

sures the operator is protected at all times.

The idlers, track links, and upper and bottom

rollers on the undercarriage are built to with-

stand tough elements and terrain, while the

intelligently-designed X-shape lower frame

enables even weight distribution, increasing

stability and durability, and preventing dam-

age from rock and debris. The robust boom

and arm design of the Volvo EC140E includes

internal plates positioned to support pressure

points ensuring the range of applications. This

helps disperse the stress from high-pressure

areas of the boom and arm, to ensure max-

imum productivity time after time. All these

features help to ensure maximum uptime and

service life from the machine.

For extra peace of mind, real-time service

alerts are displayed on the color monitor to

enable diagnostic checks. Separate service

intervals include the engine oil/filter, fuel

filter/water separator, hydraulic oil and hy-

draulic oil filter.

The uptime of the Volvo EC140E is also

enhanced by its sheer versatility. Volvo has

listened to customer needs and built a ma-

chine in the EC140E that is not only capable

of doing a variety of applications but doing

them all with consistently unrivalled quality,

easily switching between attachments. The

excavator can be adjusted to take a wide

range of hydraulic lines, which are factory

fitted with breaker and shear piping (X1), as

well as rotator piping (X3). An attachment

management system helps operators keep

on top of all the different settings required.

It allows the operator to pre-set and adjust

the hydraulic flow and pressure for up to 20

different attachments, enabling the excava-

tor to get back to work as quickly as possible

after an attachment change.

VOLVO EC140E

offers industry-leading efficiency and comfort