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NEW LAUNCHES PRODUCTZONE

Volvo Construction Equipment

launches EC550E excavator

for the Indian market

Volvo Construction Dimitrov Krishnan, Head of Region India of required passes – dramatically improving
Equipment has launched at Volvo CE, explained: “Delivering the cycle times.
the EC550E crawler type of durability and Featuring impressive engine power, the
performance more
EC550E delivers digging forces and lifting
excavator in India. commonly expected capacity more commonly found in a
Featuring a Tier 3 engine, from a 60-tonne 60-tonne excavator, along with superior
the machine is a perfect excavator, the EC550E swing torque and speed. It is the ideal choice
fit for the Indian market, truly punches above for handling heavy loads in the toughest
enabling customers to its weight. Customers applications, featuring an ultra-durable
can get ready for up to
benefit from its industry 35% more productivity and 22% more fuel undercarriage with a long lower frame, a
strong upper frame, and reinforced digging
leading performance, efficiency, combined with superb operator equipment with large pin size. The optional
productivity and efficiency. comfort and outstanding levels of uptime.” wider retractable lower frame provides further
stability and higher ground clearance.
Up to 35% higher productivity
Boasting remarkable levels of power and Up to 22% more fuel efficiency with
productivity, the EC550E is a machine Independent Metering Valve Technology
perfectly suited for mass excavation and Customers can take fuel efficiency to a new
heavy-duty digging – boosting productivity level thanks to the next generation electro-
by up to 35%. Available with a range of hydraulic system with Independent Metering
optimum-sized buckets, this Volvo Crawler Valve Technology (IMVT) and engine/pump
Excavator sets new standards for the industry optimization, which lowers engine rpm while
and is the perfect partner to wide-body 38- optimizing power. The main control valve uses
40t hauling equipment, reducing the number Independent Metering Valve Technology, the

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