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EC550E EXCAVATOR
Volvo Construction Equipment
50-ton-class excavators for mass excavation The new EC530E and EC550E excavators are made for heavy-duty digging, mass excavation and large-scale site preparation. When coupled with large buckets, these excavators are designed to efficiently fill articulated haulers in the 30- to 40-ton class. These excavators feature a super-rigid reinforced undercarriage, which provides durability and strength. This is supported by equally sturdy lower and upper frames. The EC550E undercarriage has a long and wide lower frame, giving it extra stability when working with heavier loads. The boom and arm on both machines features a larger pin size for added strength. The electro-hydraulic system contributes to a 25 percent improvement in fuel efficiency with its Independent Metering Valve Technology that, due to intelligent electronic control, offers more precise operation and efficiency than a traditional
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mechanically coupled hydraulic system, according to Volvo. Engine pump optimization lowers engine speed while maintaining power. The EC530E and EC550E offer high levels of control and efficiency, including creep mode for precise lift-and-carry work and optional Comfort Drive Control which helps reduce operator fatigue by allowing the excavator to be steered with joystick rollers instead of pedals. Operators can also select functions like boom/swing and boom/travel priority, which enables one function to take the lead over another. The boom-down speed can also be adjusted, giving optimum control for tasks that require extra precision. New boom-and-arm bounce reduction technology lessens machine shock.
