2009-01-16 Volvo sets stretch targets for demolition

The launch of the EC360CHR ultra high reach demolition unit is a further sign of Volvo Construction Equipment’s commitment to the demolition sector. With its 21m of reach, the EC360CHR joins the existing 32m reach EC700BHR – and is set to be followed shortly by the launch of the 27m reach EC460CHR.

Volvo is adopting a ‘designed-for-purpose’ philosophy in its demolition range, offering features demanded by the tough conditions prevalent in this sector and appreciated by customers and operators.

Key features of the ultra high reach range of demolition machines:

  • A hydraulic modular joint that enables a 30 minute quick change from demolition to standard backhoe attachment, aiding high machine utilisation when not required for high reach projects. Volvo ultra high reach machines come with both demolition and digging boom and arm, with transportation cradles for both.
  • Standard, hydraulically tilting cab with up to 30 degree tilt to both enhance operator visibility when working at height and reduce fatigue and neck strain on high reach jobs.
  • Optional, extendable undercarriage – expands by 1m to ensure a more stable working platform and a 360 degree working radius.
  • Stability and safety throughout the working envelope, thanks to a long undercarriage, boom and arm holding valves and a slew limitation sensor.
  • Total Moment Indicator – warning operators if the machine approaches the maximum permissible working load.
  • Hydraulic capacity and flow to power high reach attachments – pulverizers, severe-duty grapples, hammers, shears and multi-processors.
  • 2.5t tool weight capability on EC360CHR and EC460CHR; up to 3.5t on the EC700BHR.
  • High reach equipment folds for ease of transportation, without dismantling.
  • Optional features include forward, boom-mounted and rear-view cameras and a reversible fan to purge the coolers from dust and debris.

Supporting the high reach range are six Standard Demolition machines, the EC210CLD, EC240CLD, EC290CLD, EC360CLD, EC460CLD and EC700BLD. Standard features throughout the range of demolition machines include:

  • Bucket and boom cylinder guards, to protect rods and cylinders from falling object damage.
  • Swing ring protection guard to protect the swing ring bearing seal and grease piping from damage by rebar, timber, concrete or other rubble.
  • Frame-mounted, falling object guard (FOG). Bars on the front of the guard are set at angles to increase forward visibility.
  • Micro-mesh screens on doors and engine cowl to keep out fine particles that could result in overheating and impede engine performance.
  • Double thickness side doors on both sides of the superstructure to protect pumps and coolers in the event of side impact.
  • Bolt-on Side Impact Protection system to defend the superstructure from damage.
  • Enhanced 8mm under-guarding (10mm under the slew ring).
  • Full-length track guards to repel demolition debris and prevent rebar or other sharp objects lodging in the tracks.

Volvo Construction Equipment has a clear understanding of the needs of demolition customers and offers a range of equipment that is designed to tackle all aspects of the demolition process, from strip-out to knock down. With its designed-for-purpose Ultra High Reach and Standard Demolition crawler excavators, combined with general purpose equipment and trucks, Volvo is well positioned to become a ‘total solution’ provider to demolition contractors.

For further information, please visit: www.volvoce.com/press
Or contact:

Bill Law
Director, External Communications
Volvo Construction Equipment
Avenue du Hunderenveld 10
B-1082 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: int + 32 (0) 478 92 43 26
email: william.law@volvo.com

Brian O’Sullivan
SE10
Tel: int +44 (0) 77 333 50307
email: osullivan@se10.com