PL3005E | Pipelayers | Overview | Volvo Construction Equipment

Operating weight	77,228 lbs
Engine gross power	241 hp
…at engine speed	1,800 rpm
Max tipping capacity	121,000 lbs
Rated capacity	68.3 lbs
Std. boom length	24′ 5″ ft in
Extended boom length	30′ 4″ ft in
Max. working slope	35 degree

Features & Benefits

Achieve infinite pipe placement possibilities with the 360° swing capacity and stability up to a 35° slope.

Infinite placement possibilities

Do everything traditional side-booms can, and so much more with the E-series Volvo pipelayers. As well as lowering in, you can take advantage of infinite placement possibilities utilizing the unique 360° swing capacity, coupled with the stability to work safely up to a 35° slope. The class-leading excavator-based design enables superior capacities, and maximum return on investment thanks to its versatility to take on many jobs.

Best for productivity and stability

Handle large, heavy pipes with ease with the highly productive E-series Volvo pipelayers. Offering superior capacities coupled with a unique design, they are the most stable and safe pipelayers in their class for working on slopes.

Cost-effective maintenance

Maximize uptime with regular cleaning and servicing of the remote filters, which are easily accessed separately from the engine and radiator. Keep costs down by avoiding unscheduled downtime and ensuring detailed monitoring of your machine with CareTrack. Remotely receive reports on the machine location, usage, productivity, fuel consumption and more.

Move around and between jobsites with ease without having to disassemble the boom and counterweight.

Time is money – get to work fast

Maximize uptime with the revolutionary E-series Volvo pipelayers. Enabling you to move around the jobsite with ease, the machine can be moved within 30 minutes without having to disassemble the boom and counterweight. Get straight to work with this versatile, time-saving design.

Cost-effective maintenance

Here to support you

Rely on support when you need it, where you need it; even in the most remote locations. Take advantage of an extensive infrastructure of technicians, workshops and dealers in the global Volvo service network. Specialist support sites can be set up in connection with Volvo dealers for customers in remote locations. By listening to your requirements, Volvo can tailor solutions to reduce your total cost of ownership.

Enhanced training

Utilize a safer, more efficient mode of training with the world’s first pipelayer simulator from Volvo. Enhance training value with the highly sophisticated and realistic simulator, ensuring a more productive operation. Operators can be trained not only on the basics of machine operation for both pipelayer and excavator, but also for uncommon situations without risking the safety of anyone on the jobsite.

Pipelayers PL3005E

Productive, stable and versatile

Technical specifications for PL3005E

Features & Benefits