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Integration of Topcon 3D-MC with Volvo Active Control raises the bar in excavation precision

The semi-autonomous digging functionality offered by Volvo Active Control on the Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE can now be used with Topcon 3D-MC software on applicable models....

Solid performance in the second quarter for Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo CE (Volvo Construction Equipment) has seen net sales increase by 13% in Q2, 2021 – owing to higher volumes in Europe, North America and South America.

Volvo enhances and expands hybrid excavator range

Offering fuel efficiency improvements over conventional machines of 17%, Volvo has launched an all-new powertrain for its revolutionary EC300E Hybrid excavator – and introduced the...

Volvo CE boosts uptime with virtual Real-time Tech Support in the field

To diagnose and resolve potential machine issues even faster than before, Volvo Construction Equipment is enabling dealer field technicians to connect directly to their back office product...

Move more for less with the updated EC250E and EC300E from Volvo

With fuel efficiency improvement of up to 10% – combined with enhanced performance, control and easy servicing – the EC250E & EC300E from Volvo Construction Equipment are the team players...

Volvo excavators thrive where others fear to tread

A fleet of excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment is helping Australian civil construction and forestry company Summiitt Earthworks successfully tackle jobs that few others dare...

Australian underground mine strikes gold with Volvo A45G haulers

Red 5 Limited is using a fleet of Volvo Construction Equipment articulated haulers at its underground gold mine in Western Australia. The haulers have helped the company to increase...

Australia Wormall Civil partnership with Volvo dealer CJD Equipment still going strong after 30 years

With the help of a fleet of 40-plus Volvo Construction Equipment machines, Wormall Civil has grown from a specialist underground services installation contractor to a full-service civil...

Australian firm AK Evans Earthmoving bolsters fleet with four Volvo EC350D

The machinery and plant hire company partnered with Volvo Construction Equipment’s exclusive Australian distribution partner CJD Equipment to paint the excavators blue in support of better...

Ground-breaking Australian construction materials company picks Volvo to support operations

A unique building materials company in Australia selected five new machines from Volvo Construction Equipment to help with loading and handling duties. The company, Repurpose It,  is...

Volvo fleet helps Melbourne aggregates company thrive enhance productivity

The Burdett Group says using Volvo equipment has become a good habit as the company dramatically expanded its operations.

New Volvo A60H cuts cost-per-ton by more than 15% on Australian debut

A pair of the range-topping A60H articulated haulers have arrived with Adelaide-based Hallett Resources. The two units have taken on the work previously handled by three Volvo A40 units,...

The first. The best. The most - Volvo celebrates 75,000th hauler

With half of all the articulated haulers ever made bearing the Volvo brand, the company has just passed another landmark – the production of its 75,000th hauler.

Great individually – superior together

On their own, the EC950E and A60H, Volvo’s biggest-ever excavator and biggest-ever hauler respectively, can be expected to deliver world-class productivity. In combination with each other,...

Volvo launches its full range of European manufactured compact excavators in Australia

Volvo´s compact excavators already have market leading positions in many markets in Europe. These flexible, powerful and European manufactured machines are now available also in Australia

Superior productivity and output with the world's first 60 ton articulated hauler

With the introduction of the world´s first 60 ton class articulated hauler, Volvo can offer customers new industry standards for cost per ton, uptime and durability. Output and productivity...

Bigger is better with Volvo EC950E crawler excavator

Do the bigger jobs better, stronger and faster with Volvo’s new 90 tonne weight class EC950E crawler excavator. With over 424 kN of breakout force and 408 kN of tearout force, it offers the...

Volvo G-Series haulers: continuous production

The G-Series articulated haulers from Volvo Construction Equipment provide continuous production and superb reliability, thanks to their robust design, easy service access and outstanding...

Volvo EC750D excavator to set new standards in the Australian mining industry

Volvo Construction Equipment´s powerful EC750D excavator is offering exceptional productivity, fuel efficiency and load-handling capability to Australian mining customers.

Volvo excavator is magnet for Australian recycler

Bulk Metal Recyclers has added its first Volvo excavator, and fitted it with a hydraulically-powered magnet to help with operations at its Western Australian facility.