Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is modernizing its straight boom excavators with an updated EC300 and new EC400, as part of its new generation revamp.
The new 40-ton EC400 Straight Boom crawler excavator is replacing the EC380E Straight Boom, while the 30-ton EC300 Straight Boom is the enhanced model following the previous generation EC300E Straight Boom.
They have both been designed to deliver the highest levels of productivity in demolition applications, all the while retaining the quality and comfort of their standard counterparts. And now thanks to an updated design that brings the customer into the future, as well as a host of additional safety and performance improvements, this duo are designed for outstanding reach and stability on demolition jobs.
The updated machines offer a height advantage with an increase in reach of approximately 30% over standard digging-based models. With a heavier counterweight, which can be easily detached using a hydraulic removal feature when moving from site to site, they also ensure outstanding stability during tall tasks.
Thanks to the new generation machine base, they also enjoy a 14% improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10% increase in engine power for the EC400 Straight Boom over the machine it replaces. The new cab environment is more spacious and packed with new features, ensuring comfort and visibility. Meanwhile improved controls, an electric joystick and travel pedal allow precise controllability for the operator.
The updated cab is not just a comfortable and productive place to be, it’s also a safe one. It offers the ultimate protection against falling debris with its robust roll over protection system and frame-mounted Falling Object Guards, which can also be swung out to help clean the front window. And with 12 mm thick single-piece high-impact resistant glass, the windows not only provide a clear view but the best possible protection.
They are versatile enough to be used across a number of other tasks, such as digging, site tidy-up and truck loading – even loading high-sided trucks thanks to the extended reach of their longer booms.
Furthermore, maintenance is made easy with hydraulic oil and return filter changes extended to over 1,000 hours.
Martijn Donkersloot, product manager for demolition equipment at Volvo CE, said, “These mighty machines embody the very best in demolition strength. Starting with a solid foundation of a new modern design that provides operators with best-in-class comfort and visibility, we have also packed in a number of outstanding features to ensure the toughest of demolition jobs can be carried out with greater ease, safety and performance.”
