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Volvo’s largest excavator is surprisingly fast

The first Volvo EC950F to arrive in Sweden, Volvo’s largest excavator, is a fitting match for Aitik – Sweden’s largest and the world’s most efficient open-pit copper mine.

VOLVO CE BOOSTED BY SOLID GROWTH OUTSIDE CHINA IN Q3

Despite a dip in sales in China, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues its improved profitability with a strong performance across all other regions and a rise in services for...

Meet Volvo prototype LX03: the intelligent future of construction

This fully autonomous, battery-electric prototype by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first real-world example of a self-learning concept wheel loader with the brains to make...

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....

Volvo CE powers a sustainable future with largest range of electric machines

With three new electric compact machines – the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric – now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its...

Volvo CE brings 95-tonne class rigid hauler to the worldwide market

Volvo CE has expanded the distribution of its proven 95 tonne (105 ton) R100 rigid hauler. The move comes thanks to the addition of a Stage V/Tier 4 Final certified engine.

Efficient Load Out: the digital solution which is revolutionizing mass excavation projects

The last 18 months has seen businesses across all sectors embrace the power of technology when it comes to staying connected with customers and colleagues. And for Volvo Construction...

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 L25 Electric forms part of Swedish landscaper’s ambition for a fossil-free workplace

Sweden's first battery-powered wheel loader, the L25 Electric from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), is now on site at Solna Trädgårdsanläggning landscaping services to help create...

EC530E and EC550E - the 50-ton excavators with ideas above their size class

All-new machines are also a new size class for Volvo CE, offering a 25% boost in fuel efficiency and a range of advanced features to also deliver a 20% boost in productivity.

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...

First Volvo CE electric machines give an extra boost to Switzerland’s greenest city

Small but mighty electric compact machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are being put through their paces by Swiss customers for the first time in one of the most sustainable...

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...

Good performance sees Q1 sales increase 23%

Thanks to a strong recovery in the second half of last year driven by high activity level in the infrastructure segment and improved construction activity, Volvo Construction Equipment...

How and why do companies acquire equipment with operating time?

All over the world, there is a growing demand for machines that have been operated for a certain number of hours: companies are striving to optimize costs for fleet renewal and maintain the...

Volvo CE trains technicians in transition to electric machines

The shift to electrification requires more than switching to zero exhaust machines – the whole supply chain needs to be empowered to optimize these gamechanging construction solutions. To...

Upgraded Dig Assist suite of apps sets the grade in excavation precision

The Dig Assist suite of tools from Volvo CE has proven themselves able to deliver excavation accuracy in a fraction of the normal time. Now upgraded to include a host of new features, Dig...

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 CE and Volvo Trucks customer deliveries of all-electric products

Launching a new generation of zero exhaust emissions products, leading French contractor Eiffage has taken delivery of an all-electric Volvo FE Electric truck and a Volvo ECR25 Electric...

Pioneering electro-hydraulic solution significantly improving fuel efficiency in construction equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment and Finland’s Norrhydro have developed a digital hydraulic actuator that increases productivity while radically cutting fuel bills and CO2 emissions in...