Volvo’s appealing EC220E

by Nick Drew | Sun 15 Feb 2015

Volvo’s appealing EC220E

Another Volvo excavator I am looking forward to seeing at Intermat this coming April, is the latest upgrade to the company’s 22 tonne class machine the EC220E.

Having spent a week on a Volvo EC220D back in 2013 I must say I was very impressed with the machine in every aspect. Smooth to operate, easy to grade with and a cab interior second to none, I really could not find any fault with it in fact I was gutted when the demonstrator machine was taken away and I had to return to the regular mount at the time.

Well now just in time for the tri-annual machine fest in Paris, Volvo has launched the new EC220E. According to Volvo this new model will offer best in class fuel efficiency, but with increased power from its 6 cylinder Tier 4 Stage IV engine which offers a power output rating of 128kw (174hp).

The machine also features Volvo’s Human Machine Interface (HMI) all machine interfaces, including joysticks, keypad, panel and a new larger LCD monitor, are ergonomically designed for optimum control and efficiency, resulting in increased productivity and increased comfort for the operator during long working shifts. Check out this promotional video from Volvo Construction Equipment. [youtube width="725" height="344"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iauqU0jLICw[/youtube] Looking forward to a closer look at this machine in Paris later this year!

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