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6 advantages of On-Board Weighing

By adopting this technology for articulated haulers, wheel loaders, and excavators, construction companies can not only achieve their project objectives faster but also enhance their...

A bright future for female service technicians in Africa

With the support of Volvo CE and its dealer partners, women across Africa are pursuing careers in the traditionally male-dominated field of mechanics, enhancing their opportunities in life,...

Embracing the digital quarry: Unlocking efficiency, safety and sustainability

Digitalisation holds enormous potential to help quarries boost their competitiveness – and a tailored, partnership-led approach is key to unlocking the benefits in a practical and affordable...

New slag handling bucket is hot stuff

Exclusively designed for work in the intense heat and harsh environment of steel mills, Volvo CE’s all-new Slag bucket never gets hot under the collar.

Volvo Construction Equipment expands global Fluid Analysis offer

Volvo Construction Equipment has unveiled their new Fluid Analysis programme. The new service expands on their existing Oil Analysis programme and encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels,...

Joakim Arndorw new Head of Sales Region International at Volvo Construction Equipment

Joakim Arndorw has been appointed Head of Sales Region International at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE).

Volvo wheel loader upgrade for improved uptime

An outstanding operator experience is assured thanks to a number of enhancements to the L60, L70 and L90 wheel loaders by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) – providing increased...

Move more for less with new Volvo R60 Rigid Hauler

The new Volvo R60 Rigid Hauler from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has been designed to get the most out of every working day – move more for less with a higher payload and greater...

Volvo R100E rigid hauler offers low TCO for South African mining contractor

Having added a Volvo R100E to its fleet in August 2017, Sandton Plant Hire has been thoroughly impressed by the high productivity, low fuel consumption, and high uptime delivered by the...

Volvo CE introduces Collision Mitigation System for jobsite safety

Delivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launches its Collision Mitigation System for Volvo Wheel Loaders – an automatic braking feature that...

Volvo CE partners with BRIO to inspire budding engineers

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and family favorite BRIO AB are joining forces to launch a new range of wooden construction toys to delight and excite the imagination of aspiring...

L200H High Lift extends log handling abilities

Volvo CE has reinvented its L180H High-Lift wheel loader and turned it into the all-new L200H High Lift – featuring lifting power up by 27 % and larger capacity grapples.

Volvo Days 2022 Change Starts Here

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will use the return of its iconic Volvo Days to highlight its purpose driven message of industry transformation. Using the theme of its recently...

Ready for action: the new and improved heavy-duty Volvo L350H

Built to take on the toughest of jobs, the upgraded L350H wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) arrives on the back of decades of innovation – to further enhance the...

Volvo Construction Equipment launches new hydraulic oil increasing crawler excavator service intervals by 50 %

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the latest addition to its hydraulic oil line up: Volvo Hydraulic Oil 98611 HO103. The new oil is approved and compatible with all Volvo machines...

Volvo CE’s steady Q1 performance impacted by China

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) saw a modest increase in net sales for Q1, 2022 in all areas outside of Asia – with its overall growth momentum impacted by the market decline in...

Change Starts Here - a call for action

“If I were an adult, I would care for the environment a lot more than grown-ups do today - we need to make the world better! I worry that one day I might not be able to play in the forest...

Volvo Construction Equipment extends engine service intervals to 1,000 hours

Advancements in Volvo CE lubricant technology, coupled with new high-performance engine oil and fuel filters, cut engine service intervals and costs by up to 50%.

Increased sales and profitability for Volvo Construction Equipment in Q4, 2021

All regions outside China saw an improvement across sales and deliveries for the final quarter of 2021 – supported by a rise in sales of services and compact electric machines across many...

Why Volvo Articulated Haulers are a cut above the rest

From developing the first series manufactured articulated hauler more than 55 years’ ago, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is continuing to dominate the field, with articulated...