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Reach new heights of productivity with Volvo’s new EC380E HR Demolition rig
To enhance the Volvo offering to the demolition industry, high reach variants of the EC380E and EC480E Tier IV final excavators have been developed with the EC380E HR taking centre stage at this year’s Plantworx exhibition.
Both the EC380E and EC480E High Reach demolition machines have been fully developed in-house and designed to suit the needs of the industry, offering maximum safety in all demolition applications. The key to the machines’ versatility is the ability to change the demolition equipment back to conventional digging equipment thanks to the modular pre boom arrangement and the hydraulically adjustable undercarriage which is available as an option and was on display on the EC380E on the Volvo stand.
Powered by a Volvo 13 litre Tier IV final engine developing 307 and 378hp respectively, the EC380E and EC480E feature generous working ranges with maximum pin heights of 23 and 28 metres. The maximum tool weight is 2.5 tonnes on the EC380E and 3 tonnes on the EC480E but if the hydraulically retractable undercarriage option is taken the maximum tool weight can be increased to 3 and 4 tonnes working at a maximum operating angle of 20°. When fully extended the undercarriage on the EC380E increases the width by a full one metre making the machine exceptionally stable when working at maximum range. For ultimate safety, Total Moment Indicators alert the operator when the machine approaches the maximum safe working load.
With a robust structure, competitive tool carrying weight and outstanding hydraulics, the EC380EHR and EC480EHR ensure a strong performance in the toughest of demolition projects. The electro-hydraulic system uses intelligent technology to control on-demand flow for accurate controllability and excellent fuel economy. A frame-mounted Falling Object Guard (FOG) and safety windows ensure safer operations when there is a risk of the cab being struck by debris, and rear and side-view cameras provide a complete view of the jobsite at all times. Operator visibility and comfort is further enhanced with the hydraulically tilting cab which can be tilted a full 30° providing an unobstructed field of vision to the task in hand. Two cameras mounted on the demolition equipment give a thorough view of the attachment and an optional dust suppression system (again standard on the machine on display) capable of delivering 30 litres eliminates the need for a separate solution. Four nozzles, two on each side of the arm, provide a fine mist that traps dust when demolition is in progressing. The system can also be used for cleaning the machine with a high pressure water gun mounted behind the cab.
Protection of the base machine has been taken care of – for example, a micro-mesh screen on the doors and engine cowl keeps out particles and boosts engine performance and full-length track-chain guards prevent sharp objects from lodging in the tracks. Swing-ring protection guard protects the swing ring bearing seal and grease piping from damage by rebar, timber or other debris.
The EC380EHR and EC480EHR are designed with an innovative hydraulic modular joint utilising a hydraulic dual full pin lock mechanism to release digging equipment and change from high-reach demolition boom to a standard. To achieve the correct flow and pressure for hydraulic attachments such as breakers, shears, crushers, sorting grabs and tilt rotators, the machine can be factory fitted with a wide variety of hydraulic lines to suit these attachments. The attachment management system stores the settings for up to 20 different hydraulic attachments for ease of operation. Depending on the hydraulic options configured, the management system can store flow, maximum pressure, and settings for operating comfort.
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