New generation High Reach excavators are being introduced by Volvo Construction Equipment to bring customers into the future and raise the bar on strength, productivity and operator comfort across demolition applications.
The new EC400 High Reach and EC500 High Reach excavators respectively replace the previous generation EC380EHR and EC480EHR models – now with a fresh design and equipped with the latest innovations to pack a punch against the competition.
Martijn Donkersloot, Product Manager for Demolition Equipment at Volvo CE, said: “We are committed to producing the ultimate in heavy-duty demolition machinery. These new models have been designed to efficiently respond to customer needs, which we found out after talking to many customers and operators all over the world – and because we make our own machines from start to finish, every detail has been carefully considered and improved to ensure the best possible performance.”
Benefitting from the new generation update, these machines enjoy a 15% fuel efficiency improvement due to engine pump optimization, better ground level access and longer service intervals, more precise controls and a quieter working environment. And thanks to the Smart View with optional Obstacle Detection, the working environment is safer for operators and other on-site workers too.
Tailored to perfection
On top of the modern advantages provided by the new generation design, these enhanced models boast several innovative engineering updates specific to High Reach excavators. These include a prolonged working range brought about by an extension boom concept, which offers greater variation in which the equipment is put to work, and by the machines’ structure and hydraulic system, which have been optimized to carry heavy attachments.
The EC400 High Reach and EC500 High Reach crawler excavators, both of which have been purpose-built in Volvo’s industry-leading manufacturing facilities, are also supported by the company’s global service and spare parts network. They will be available for customers in Europe and North America to order from April 2025.
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