Volvo’s next-generation high-reach demolition excavators are optimized to carry heavy attachments
Two updated models feature updated design and technology features engineered for demolition applications
Volvo CE's new EC400 High Reach and EC500 High Reach excavators have been updated to offer better fuel efficiency, more comfort, and the capability to carry heavier attachments specific to the demolition sector. The models replace the previous generation EC380EHR and EC480EHR models and feature a fresh design and new technology.
"We are committed to producing the ultimate in heavy-duty demolition machinery," says Martijn Donkersloot, product manager for demolition equipment at Volvo CE. "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."
These machines are 15 percent more fuel efficient than the previous models due to engine pump optimization. They also offer better ground level access and longer service intervals, more precise controls, and a quieter working environment. Optional Smart View Obstacle Detection makes the working environment safer for operators and other on-site workers.
Engineering updates for demolition applications
The new generation design of these models includes engineering updates specific to high reach excavators. They provide an extension of the working range brought about by an extension boom concept, which offers greater working versatility. The machines' structure and hydraulic system have been optimized to carry heavy attachments.
The hydraulic lines have also been enhanced for demolition, through the increase in size of the X1 return line, which reduces the back pressure of the attachment, and a dedicated drain line for the attachment to improve oil leak rates from the rotating motor-attachment.
The Demolition Assist tool provides visual and audible alerts on working range and stability information for demolition configurations, while an HD-integrated front view camera display ensures productivity and operator comfort. With Demolition Assist, Volvo CE has future-proofed the machine for possible new functionalities that decommissioning contractors might need in the future.
The cab offers excellent visibility, perfect for high-reach demolition work, and the scratch-resistant, one-piece, P5A-classified front window and the reinforced roof window are both easily cleaned with a wiper system for each.
Setting a high bar for safety and versatility
Volvo high reach excavators are built to ensure maximum safety in all demolition applications. A sturdy frame and cab offer protection against falling debris, while a high visibility cab and carefully placed cameras ensure excellent stability and safety.
The machines' versatility is enhanced by compatibility with the wide range of Volvo and external supplier attachments. An attachment management system stores the settings for up to 20 different hydraulic attachments. It is also easy to change from an ultra high reach boom to a standard digging configuration, so the excavator can be useful even outside of high-reach tasks.
The EC400 High Reach and EC500 High Reach crawler excavators are also supported by the company's global service and spare parts network. They will be available in Europe and North America to order from April 2025.
