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New Volvo EC37 and ECR40 compact excavators

SMT GB, the UK’s dealer for Volvo construction equipment, has revealed two new Volvo compact excavators – the 3.5-tonne EC37 and 4-tonne ECR40. The new models replace the phased-out Volvo EC35D, ECR35D and ECR40D excavators and feature many of the great customer benefits already introduced with the recently launched Volvo ECR50 and ECR58 excavators.

Sharing the same platform and components, the only difference between the two is that the EC37 has a conventional upper carriage design while the ECR40 has a short radius concept to allow working in more confined spaces. The models benefit from a new elongated undercarriage which enables them to maintain optimum stability in almost any environment, thanks to a much better weight balance provided by the longer contact between the tracks and the ground.

High system pressure ensures an impressive traction force when climbing gradients or traveling over rough terrain, while the machines’ superior breakout force, tear out force and lifting capacity deliver all the power to get the job done. Because of the customisable hydraulics flow setting and work modes for a large range of attachments and applications, it is now easier than ever to set up the machine for any task required, leading to better machine performance and increased uptime.

If there is more than one person operating the machine, customers can set up the control however each person sees fit with just a few simple setting changes on the new style HMI (human machine interface). The optional Volvo hydraulic thumb is said to deliver the flexibility and control needed across a range of applications such as lifting, piling, carrying, placing and loading. It can be fully retracted against the arm for full unobstructed use of the bucket or breaker.

Comfort and control
The new Volvo EC37 and ECR40 excavators are equipped with the same spacious, ergonomic and quiet cab that has been introduced on the ECR50 and ECR58 excavators – considered one of the best cabs on the market with a modern exterior design. Inside there’s a navigation system, proportional fingertip controls, jog wheel, 5-inch colour display and HMI functionalities.

The new compact models boast 50 hours greasing intervals, easily accessed service points, wide opening engine and rear hoods and a very high fuel tank capacity of 70 litres, ensuring uptime is kept to a maximum, says Volvo. With auto engine shutdown, hours not worked are not recorded, keeping the machine’s operation efficient for longer while reducing maintenance costs. The patented multifunction hydraulic oil filter also provides outstanding protection to the hydraulic system.

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