by Kyle Molyneux | Tue 03 Dec 2019
Volvo EC750E excavator for Stokey
Telford-based Stokey Plant Hire Ltd has purchased a 75-tonne Volvo EC750E excavator, which will be deployed on bulk earthmoving projects within the aggregates and construction sectors.
The new arrival has been equipped in Mass Excavation configuration, complete with a 5.7m³ bulk bucket. Thus equipped, the EC750E provides a maximum breakout force of 383kN, and a tearout force of 337kN. The combination of the 6.6m boom and 2.9m dipper arm gives a maximum reach of 11.46 metres, and a generous dig depth of 7.2 metres.
Stokey Plant Hire’s EC750E also boasts a hydraulically folding ladder, which provides the operator with safe access to and egress from the cab. This feature in addition to the full superstructure guardrails (including a guarded catwalk), bucket cylinder guard, blue strobe lights on the counterweight, reflective prismatic chevrons and additional safety lighting. Meanwhile, a driver identification system prevents unauthorised operation of the machine. Powering the EC750E is a 16-litre Stage III V-ACT engine developing 533hp. Maximum torque of 2,570Nm is achieved at 1,350rpm.
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