The new EWR150E, EWR170E and EW220E wheeled excavators give contractors the mobility and production they need for urban and congested jobsites.
The latest wheeled excavators from Volvo Construction Equipment — the short swing EWR150E and EWR170E, and the conventional swing EW220E — give contractors three new models to choose from to take advantage of the versatility and mobility offered by wheeled machines.
“Wheeled excavators are underutilized in North America, and contractors are missing out on the benefits they bring, especially in applications like road building and in urban utility work,” said Matt McLean, product manager, wheeled excavators at Volvo Construction Equipment. “They can travel on their own up to 22 mph from site to site, even towing a trailer, rather than being loaded on a lowboy. Wheeled machines also have lighter footprints and don’t damage hard surfaces like their tracked counterparts. That equates to less cleanup and lower labor costs. We really see these wheeled machines as an opportunity for contractors to rethink the way they’re building their fleets.”
The EWR150E and EWR170E offer industry-leading short swing radiuses for their classes, making them the ideal machines for narrow and confined spaces, such as road jobs that require working within only one lane of traffic. At 67.7 inches, the EWR150E has the shortest tail swing radius of all Tier 4 Final excavators on the market. The larger EWR170E is not far behind with a 70-inch tail swing radius.
For all three new excavators, Volvo offers a comprehensive portfolio of purpose-built attachments. For easy and efficient changes, the Attachment Management System stores flow and pressure settings for up to 20 different attachments. To boost productivity, customers can opt for the factory-fitted Steelwrist® tiltrotator, which allows for 360-degree rotation of the attachment, as well as 45-degree tilt from the left or right sides. This drastically reduces the amount of repositioning time on the job and allows for very precise digging around utilities. With a two-finger claw on back, the Steelwrist is also ideal for placing pipe.
The wheeled excavators feature the industry-leading Volvo cab, designed with generous legroom and all-around visibility thanks to large windows and standard rear and side view cameras. The redesigned upper frame offers a clear view to the right. The machines can also be equipped with the optional Volvo Smart View — made up of three cameras that create a bird’s-eye view of the machine. This can be integrated into the machine’s display or as a stand-alone screen.
Volvo wheeled excavators have been upgraded with proportional-controlled joysticks now standard, allowing for more precise adjustments and finesse with attachments. Accompanying that change, an advanced, L8 joystick is being released to provide Comfort Drive Control (CDC). With CDC, the operator can steer the excavator using a roller on the joystick, and if desired, some models can be ordered without a steering wheel. The multifunction ability of the L8 joystick enables it to optionally control outriggers, blades, hydraulic cab risers and Steelwrist attachments.
On the entire E-Series wheeled excavator range, greasing points have been grouped together and filters placed behind wide-opening engine doors, all accessible from ground level. With improved access to areas such as the radiators and mesh, maintenance is made easy, helping operators stay on track, even when they are on wheels.
All Volvo wheeled excavators, including the new EWR150E, EWR170E and EW220E, are now backed by the Volvo Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty, which covers the frame, boom and arm for the entirety of the initial ownership period.
Key specifications:
|
EWR150E |
EWR170E |
EW220E |
|
Engine |
VOLVO 4-cylinder Tier 4f |
VOLVO 4-cylinder Tier 4f |
VOLVO 6-cylinder Tier 4f |
|
Tail swing radius |
in |
67.7 |
70 |
|
Breakout force |
Lb-f |
24,390 |
28,330 |
29,680 |
Max. digging reach |
ft in |
28'5"* |
30'3"* |
33'4"** |
Max. digging depth |
ft in |
16'8"* |
18'6* |
20'9"** |
Operating weight |
ton |
16.9 – 19.7 |
19.7 – 21.1 |
23 – 26.8 |
*8.0' arm / 15'5" arm / 2-piece boom
** 8'6" arm / 2-piece boom
Volvo Construction Equipment’s EWR150E wheeled excavator combines an industry-leading short swing radius with outstanding stability.
A short video about the key features and benefits of the EWR170E short swing radius wheeled excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment.
Insights from Matt McLean, Wheeled Excavator Product Manager, Volvo Construction Equipment
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