EC55B Compact Excavators

Equipment World Staff (EQW)

Dec 12, 2007

EC55B Pro	EC55B Pro compact excavators
Engine	Volvo D3.1
Max power SAE J1995 gross*	52 hp
Width overall	6″3″
Maximum reach**	19″7″-20″9″
Digging depth – Long arm	12″6″/13″9″
Dump height**	13″5″-14″2″
Breakout force	8498 lbf
Tear out force	6250 lbf
Operating weight – Cab version	12125 lb

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