The Volvo EC950E is built to withstand the rigours of demanding applications. Image: CJD Equipment
The Volvo EC950E excavator is not just about raw power – it blends strength and cutting-edge technology to easily tackle the most demanding projects.
Efficiency and safety of heavy machinery are paramount in the fast-paced world of Australian quarry operations.
One of the biggest challenges in construction is maintaining high productivity while minimising downtime. The Volvo EC950E is engineered to excel in both areas.
Its robust design ensures it can handle the toughest environments, significantly boosting project efficiency. This leads to fewer delays and more consistent progress, directly translating to cost savings.
The Volvo EC950E is built to withstand the rigours of demanding applications. It features a heavy-duty boom and arm and a strong frame structure with additional protection provided by a built-in, heavy-duty plate shielding the machine’s underside. Volvo Construction Equipment offers a heavy-duty bucket with wear-resistant steel plates for quarrying and mining, ensuring longevity and sustained uptime.
A wide range of wear parts, including teeth, adapters, segments, side cutters, and shrouds, are available to protect the complete bucket and further enhance its durability.
Equipped with a 450kW Volvo engine, the excavator delivers unparalleled digging force, making it exceptionally effective against hard and heavy materials. Its wide track gauge, long track length, retractable undercarriage, and optimised counterweight, ensure it maintains its balance even in the most challenging environments.
As Volvo’s largest crawler excavator, the EC950E boasts a high bucket capacity that significantly enhances on-site production. This allows for more tonnes per hour and increases overall profitability and productivity.
The excavator also offers flexibility and versatility through its range of attachments and work modes that are tailored to meet the demands of various jobs. The attachment management system allows operators to pre-set hydraulic flow and pressure from the comfort of the cab.
In addition, the integrated work mode feature permits operators to select the best mode for the task at hand, ranging from idle to power max, which enhances the machine’s efficiency and adaptability to different working conditions.
This combination of customisable settings and powerful performance tools ensures that the EC950E can easily tackle the toughest demands.
Fuel efficient and environmentally friendly
The demand for sustainable machinery is higher than ever. The EC950E addresses this need with its fuel efficiency and eco-friendly features. Reducing fuel consumption lowers operational costs and minimises the environmental impact, aligning with the growing emphasis on green construction practices.
The Volvo EC950E Excavator achieves its high level of fuel efficiency by integrating an ECO Mode and an advanced electro-hydraulic system. ECO Mode is specifically designed to optimise the hydraulic system by minimising the loss of flow and pressure, which significantly reduces fuel consumption.
The excavator also uses intelligent technology to control on-demand flow, reducing internal losses in the hydraulic circuit. This ensures that the excavator operates efficiently without compromising on performance.
Volvo Construction Equipment offers a heavy-duty bucket with wear-resistant steel plates. Image: CJD Equipment
Comfort and cabin
Working hours can take a toll on operators, affecting their performance and well-being. The EC950E prioritises operator comfort and safety with an ergonomic design and advanced safety features. This focus ensures that operators can work longer hours without fatigue, maintaining high productivity levels while staying safe.
The Volvo EC950E features a cab designed for comfort, spaciousness, and a low-noise environment. The cab’s ergonomic design includes large windows for greater visibility and large entrance doors, complemented by well-placed handrails ensuring safe three-point contact. Additionally, the cab is supported on hydraulic dampening mounts to reduce shock and vibration levels, coupled with sound-absorbing lining to keep noise levels low, enhancing the overall operator experience.
The excavator also includes several features to improve visibility and reduce risks for enhanced operational safety. Rear vision and optional side vision cameras minimise the risk of damaging the machine during manoeuvres on the job site. The upper house also boasts punched steel tread plates that provide reliable footing when inspecting the engine from above.
All machine interfaces, including the joysticks, keypad, and LCD monitor, are ergonomically positioned for optimum control and efficiency. The operator’s seat offers 12 different adjustments and can be moved independently along with the joystick console to accommodate the operator. This design ensures that operators can work efficiently and comfortably, even during long hours of operation
Advanced technology
The Volvo EC950E includes sophisticated machine monitoring systems that provide real-time data and insights, allowing for smarter decision-making and proactive maintenance. This technological edge ensures that the EC950E can adapt to evolving project demands, making it a versatile and intelligent choice for any site.
Volvo’s CareTrack system is a telematics solution designed to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Volvo EC950E Excavator. This advanced system allows operators to monitor various machine parameters, including location, fuel levels, and total machine hours, providing crucial data to optimise operation.
CareTrack integrates with old and new machines, ensuring operators can achieve maximum efficiency regardless of the fleet’s age or composition. It also offers different subscription levels: CareTrack Start, which is included with new machines, and CareTrack Advance, available via subscription, which includes support for optimising production, performance, and fuel consumption. The GPS monitoring program within the CareTrack system works in conjunction with the machine’s diagnostic system, enabling remote tracking of usage, productivity, fuel consumption, and more. This maximises uptime and enhances the management of service and maintenance schedules. Real-time tracking ensures operators are fully aware of the machine’s operational status and helps prevent unauthorised use. •
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