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Construction Equipment

Volvo CE intros ECR145E, ECR235E short-swing excavators with redesigned cab, 10% fuel savings

Volvo Construction Equipment’s new E-Series short-swing crawler excavators feature a center-positioned boom and compact swing radius, allowing work in confined spaces without sacrificing power, dig depth or stability. The ECR145E and ECR235E have Tier 4 Final engines that deliver up to 10 percent improvement in fuel economy when compared with previous models, and include auto […]

July 27, 2015

Business

Volvo CE profit jumps 80% in 2Q thanks to big sales increases in North America

Following two consecutive quarters of large losses, Volvo Construction Equipment saw a huge increase in profit during the second quarter, mainly supported by increased sales in North America. Sales increased to 15.4 billion SEK ($1.8 billion), up 5 percent over 2Q 2014. Meanwhile, profit rocketed upward 80 percent to 1.35 billion SEK ($157 million). RELATED […]

July 20, 2015

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Meet the 1966 Volvo DR 631: aka Gravel Charlie, the first articulated dump truck ever created

One display at the recent Volvo Days event in Sweden had a decidedly nostalgic turn: the 1966 Volvo DR 631, the company’s first articulated hauler, also dubbed “Gravel Charlie.” Reconditioned by the nearby Munktell Museum in Eskilstuna, the Gravel Charlie is credited with starting an entire new category of construction equipment. While a 10-ton hauler […]

July 14, 2015

Equipment Experts

Why are larger, 35- to 50-ton excavator sales up? Machine’s evolution, industry’s recovery are factors

It’s more ripple than tsunami, but there’s been an increase in sales of excavators toward the upper end of the midsize category. Why? No one’s sure. “It could be that there are more larger projects,” says Kurt Moncini, large excavator product manager for Komatsu America. “It could be acceptance of Tier 4 Final technology. It […]

July 2, 2015

Construction Equipment

Why are larger, 35- to 50-ton excavator sales up? Machine’s evolution, industry’s recovery are factors

It’s more ripple than tsunami, but there’s been an increase in sales of excavators toward the upper end of the midsize category. Why? No one’s sure. “It could be that there are more larger projects,” says Kurt Moncini, large excavator product manager for Komatsu America. “It could be acceptance of Tier 4 Final technology. It […]

July 2, 2015

Construction Equipment

Volvo CE unveils EC140E excavator with improved cab, more precise control (PHOTOS)

Continuing its E-Series excavator introductions, which began last year at ConExpo, Volvo Construction Equipment launched the EC140E at its annual Volvo Days event in Eskilstuna, Sweden, last week. The 119-horsepower unit has an 8,200-pound maximum lifting capacity, and an 18-foot 3-inch dig depth. “The really big news on the E Series is the cab,” says […]

June 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Volvo CE’s new EC20D compact excavator drops fuel consumption with new engine, auto idle system

Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced its latest compact excavator, featuring an engine update and a new automatic idling system. The new EC20D is powered by a Volvo D0.9A Tier 4 Final engine, pushing 16.3 horsepower and boosting fuel efficiency by 10 percent when the machine is also equipped the optional auto engine shutdown feature. Further […]

June 17, 2015

Technology

Volvo CE’s new SmartCare service will monitor and translate your telematics data for you

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched a new fleet management assistance service that takes the manufacturer’s dealer involvement to a new level. The new SmartCare service will include three tiers:Basic, Plus and Complete. As you progress from Basic through Complete, your Volvo dealer becomes more involved in helping to monitor and translate the CareTrack telematics data […]

June 3, 2015

Home

New financed construction equipment sales up 10% in April; used sales slip 1%

The total number of financed new units for all construction equipment machine types increased 10 percent compared with March, rising from 7,601 in March to 8,476 in April, according to Equipment Data Associates, which tracks financed equipment activity. Year to date through April, new equipment financed sales increased by almost 12 percent, compared with the […]

June 3, 2015

Construction Equipment

Volvo CE intros highly-configurable EW160E, EW180E wheeled excavators with cab improvements (PHOTOS)

If you can’t configure one of the company’s latest wheeled excavators to your fit the demands of your jobsite, it isn’t for a lack of trying on Volvo’s end. Boasting a broad swath of options and combinations, Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the EW160E and EW180E. Beyond configurability, Volvo designed the machines with a flare for multitasking as […]

May 7, 2015

Business

Volvo CE sees demand in China cut in half, profit plunges 46% in 1Q

Citing weak demand in China, where sales have been cut in half, Volvo Construction Equipment reported a drop in revenues and a plunge in profit for the first quarter of 2015. For the quarter, which ended March 31, total sales at Volvo CE fell 5 percent to 12.7 billion SEK ($1.5 billion). A major drop […]

April 28, 2015

Construction Equipment

With Intermat launch of 2 demo excavators, Volvo CE pres Weissburg says company “well-positioned” to ride value trend

Using the show to introduce a pair of new demolition excavators, Volvo Construction Equipment president Martin Weissburg also took time to discuss a trend currently affecting equipment markets. During remarks made Tuesday, Weissburg said the company is “well-positioned” to ride what he called the “value” wave. “We like this trend,” he says. “We have three […]

April 22, 2015