Characterized by its compact size and manoeuvrability, the Volvo MW500 is Volvo Construction Equipment’s newest utility-class milling machine.
The new Volvo MW500 is a four-wheel, rear-loading, utility-class milling machine that offers a standard cutting width of 500 mm. Its compact size and manoeuvrability mean that it is well-suited for patching, joints, trenching and close cutting around street and roadway obstructions.
The four-wheel Volvo MW500 has a very tight cutting radius of 200 mm, which is comparable to many three-wheel machines on the market. The right-rear support leg and wheel can be swivelled inboard for flush cutting. The 750 mm diameter drum offers a maximum cutting depth of 210 mm with a standard cutting width of approximately 500 mm. A standard feature on the new milling machine is the hydraulically raised drum side skirts.
The Volvo MW500 has all-wheel-drive for optimal traction and features Anti-Slip Control (ASC) as standard. Volvo’s patent-pending Line Manager System works in conjunction with the ASC to allow the operator to maintain a constant speed of operation and direction of travel without being adversely affected by the rotation of the milling drum.
The optional conveyor package includes a quick-disconnect conveyor and hydraulically raised rear mouldboard. The conveyor can be adjusted up and down and can swing side to side up to 25 degrees in either direction. The hydraulically raised rear mouldboard improves material containment when conveying and raises the conveyor for easy access to the drum and teeth.
Comfort and advanced control
The Volvo MW500 has a spacious operator’s platform with an adjustable steering wheel column and control panel for optimal ergonomics. This platform provides the operator a 360-degree view of the working area and excellent visibility to the cutting area. The propel and conveyor joysticks are comfortable and conveniently located for ease of operation. The propel joystick incorporates additional functionality to easily control the raising and lowering of the rear legs to increase job site efficiency.
The innovative control panel brings advanced technology to this size class of milling machine. The control panel includes a brightly illuminated display and back-lit membrane switches for low-light operations. With automatic depth control and an integrated levelling system, the operator can enter the desired cutting depth and is assured precise milling control. Performance messages and diagnostic information are displayed in common language, rather than codes, to aid in troubleshooting.
The Volvo MW500 is designed with serviceability in mind. All daily checkpoints and routine maintenance locations are available via access doors. A swing-out valve block allows superior access inside the engine compartment. A back-up raise and transport panel is available for emergency operation.
For further information, please contact:
Bill Law
Director, External Communications
Volvo Construction Equipment
Avenue du Hunderenveld 10
1082 Brussels, Belgium
Phone: + 32 478 92 43 26
E-mail: bill.law@volvo.com
Brian O’Sullivan
SE10
Phone: +44 77 333 50307
E-mail: osullivan@se10.com