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Volvo Demolition Cleanup Excavator
Blog 11/2/2020
What to Look for in a Demolition Cleanup Excavator When it comes to excavators used for demolition cleanup, many contractors think of them simply as commodities — machines that are interchangeable with other machines and used for the same...
Demolition Excavator Attachments That Improve Efficiency
Blog 10/12/2020
Demolition Excavators: How Processing Can Increase Your Profits For those who run high-reach demolition excavators, they know tearing down structures efficiently is the key to profitability — but it’s also the machines on the ground that can really add...
Volvo EC950F excavator loading an A60H articulated truck
Blog 9/28/2020
How to Size and Get the Most Out of Your Mining Excavators and Haulers In mining, it’s important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership (TCO) for these machines. If they’re mismatched, you’ll be inefficient and burn extra...
Volvo Articulated Hauler A60H and Crawler Excavator EC950E
Blog 9/21/2020
Why the Volvo EC950F and A60H Make the Perfect Pair You know how it feels when you see a bottleneck of haul trucks on your site — knowing they’re lined up waiting to be loaded, all while fuel continues to burn, machine hours tick away, and...
Blog 8/19/2020
Volvo’s Drive to Electric – Your Questions Answered In 2019, Volvo Construction Equipment became the first construction equipment manufacturer to commit to going fully electric on two full ranges of compact equipment. For those looking to be...
Volvo Certified Used Equipment
Blog 8/10/2020
How to Evaluate Used Equipment Online Some of you may be apprehensive about buying construction equipment during COVID-19 — and that’s understandable. The desire to avoid face-to-face contact, plus varying state travel...
Close up of a Volvo excavator boom and arm digging dirt.
Blog 3/27/2020
Understanding Excavator Boom Configurations  I often hear excavators called the “Swiss Army knife” of the construction industry, and it’s true — they’re multi-tasking machines capable on practically any jobsite. A lot of people...
Volvo Certified Used Equipment
Blog 1/27/2020
Volvo Certified Used Equipment — Your Questions Answered Volvo Certified Used Equipment We say it a lot, but purchasing a piece of used equipment can really be a smart investment. That’s especially true when it comes to a Volvo Certified Used machine, where you can get the...
Blog 9/9/2019
Cooperative Purchasing — Your Questions Answered As a government procurement specialist for Volvo, I’ve witnessed an approximate 300% increase in national buying contract sales growth at Volvo over the past seven years — and now more than...
Blog 6/24/2019
Rent, Lease, Buy or EaaS: What’s the Best Option for Construction Equipment? Economic conditions and market uncertainties have big impacts on whether it’s the right time to add equipment to your fleet. Traditionally you would have to consider whether renting, leasing...
Close-up of a Volvo excavator bucket scooping dirt that’s being loaded into a Volvo articulated dump truck.
Blog 4/30/2019
Tips on Selecting the Right Excavator Bucket When it comes to selecting buckets, the options can seem limitless. That’s because excavators can tackle a diverse range of projects. There really is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to...
Blog 4/24/2019
8 Things to Look for When Evaluating High-Hour Used Equipment Over the years, a common question I’ve heard is, “When I’m looking for a used piece of equipment, is it always smarter to invest in one with low hours?” And my answer back has always been...
Blog 4/15/2019
How to Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership on Used Equipment Purchases Purchasing a piece of used equipment can be a smart investment, but sometimes it’s tough to know exactly what you’re getting for the money. If you’re searching on a used equipment site or...
Blog 4/1/2019
Used Equipment Inspections: What to Look for Before Buying Buying a piece of used equipment can be a lot like buying a used car in that your experience is likely to be very different — good or bad — depending on who you’re buying from. At Volvo, our...
Blog 3/4/2019
How to Get More From Your Articulated Truck Investment I hear a lot of customers talk about initial purchase price when they’re in the market for a new articulated truck. Your first reaction might be, “Yeah, I do the same thing,” and there’s...
Volvo crawler excavator trenching for laying pipe on a jobsite.
Blog 2/11/2019
Excavator Design: 5 Things to Check for When Judging Durability We can talk about lift capacity, digging reach and smooth controls all day, but if your excavator isn’t running, then you’re not working. Heavy equipment durability is critical to maximize...
Volvo wheeled excavator digging trenches in a residential area in utilities.
Blog 2/4/2019
4 Reasons Road Contractors Should Consider a Wheeled Excavator If you’re a road contractor involved in any phase of road construction, then an excavator is probably a staple of your fleet. In this competitive segment, it’s more critical than ever to...
Blog 1/31/2019
3 Tips for Buying Construction Equipment at Auction Buying excavators, wheel loaders and other construction equipment at auction offers an opportunity to score a good value on quality equipment. That’s why auctions like Ritchie Bros....
Service technician checking fluid levels with the hood up on a Volvo EW60E wheeled excavator.
Blog 12/17/2018
Excavator Design: 9 Serviceability Features to Consider Before Buying When you’re buying an excavator, it’s easy to focus on the equipment’s power, capabilities and price — but those aren’t the only things to keep in mind. You’ll also want to evaluate the...
Blog 11/26/2018
4 Key Advantages of Wheeled Excavators Versus Truck-Mounted Excavators As more county and city road departments look for cost-effective equipment, a common question I’m hearing is, “How do wheeled excavators compare to truck-mounted excavators?” There are pros...
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