MINI EXCAVATORS
Factory-fitted tiltrotatorsasanoption
From May 2014, Volvo CE started offering a factory fit tiltrotator option on its 5 and 8 tonne compact
excavators inEurope – theSteelwrist couplers featurea front pin lock (FPL) and integrated control system,
aswell as a tilt angleof up to450°.
Attachment productmanager forVolvoCESalesRegionEMEA (Europe, MiddleEast andAfrica) Gilbert Ray
said, “Symmetrical typeattachment systems arenow the leading typeof quick coupler usedonexcavators
in the majority of European markets, and this factory fit option again sees Volvo at the forefront in the
industry.”
The installation includes integration with the excavator’s own safety systems, as well as ergonomic,
multifunctional joysticks and a colour
display. The FPL system is also said to exceed
regulatory requirements and means that
attachments are engaged through two separate
mechanical locks.
“The risk of dropping a bucket immediately
after a tool change is considered by leading
construction companies to be one of the greatest
safety risks ona construction site,” saidMr Ray.
“The patented positive lock indicator means the
coupler indicates to the operator that the coupler
is locked in position and therefore greatly reduces
the risk of dropping. This innovative system differs
fromother symmetrical quick couplers in that they
only have a negative indication, which signals that
the coupler is open.
“The factory-ready option means uniform
installation of the tiltrotator system. Dealers
will not have to use workshop facilities to fit the
system, and customers will have the reassurance
that fitment is identical time and again, and fully
supported by Volvo in respect of warranty and
parts.”
A similar systemwill be available from Steelwrist
for retrofit on existing excavators in both
establishedandnewmarkets.
The Steelwrist couplers feature
a front pin lock.
Wood said. “Althoughwemonitor developmentswith
interest, we have no immediate plans to introduce a
model in this area.
He added, “Our new [8.4 t class] 308E2 compact
radius benefits from a more efficient engine and
hydraulic system, and delivers up to 13% less fuel
consumption than the previous model, with no
impact ondiggingperformanceor productivity.”
Volvo CE has also updated itsmini excavator line-
up with the introduction of the 5 t class ECR50D
short tailswing radius model. The manufacturer
claimed this model, too, was more efficient than
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Hydraulicallyactuated tower
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Raises in15 seconds
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Nycoil™ tubingprotectsmastwiring
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Standardfluidcontainment system
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Easilyadjustfixtures in retractedposition
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Manualwinch tower
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Optionalfluidcontainment system
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Captive latchon tower support
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360° tower rotation
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IRN JUNE 2014
