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Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Comfortable and efficient travel pedals
Page 29 (022)
Practical and convenient tool boox
Page 32 (046)
Numerous power sockets in the cab
Page 32 (047)
Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control
Page 24 (015-016)
Efficient heating system
Page 32 (09)
Washer fluid filling
Page 35 (072)
Complete and clear instrument panel
Page 31 (0)
Clear and easy check for machine operating hours
Page 31 (04)
One place for electrical maintenance
Page 20 (05)
Accessible battery disconnect switch
Page 20 (029)
High, resistant and protective counterweight
Page 40 (005)
ISO / SAE control pattern change
Page 27 (071)
Protected battery
Page 20 (060)
Fuel tank filling and filtration
Page 23 (054)
Hydraulic oil filtering and filling
Page 23 (065)
Powerful, efficient Volvo engine
Page 22 (009-010-011-012)
Boom cylinder protection from damages
Page 18 (017)
Effective and strong translation function
Page 28 (004)
Suspended and insulated cab
Page 40 (06)
Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 (048)
Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Page 18 (019)
Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 (028)
Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Safe locking of all of the controls
Page 30 (027)
Comfortable and efficient travel pedals
Page 29 (022)
Adjustable suspended seat to suit each operator
Page 31 (08)
Slew and offset movements combination
Page 24 (001)
Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control
Page 24 (015-016)
Roomy and easy to clean cab / canopy floor
Page 30 (02)
Safe and comfortable retracting seat belt
Page 29 (025)
Impressive cab all-around visibility
Page 30 (026)
Safe machine’s access for the operator
Page 32 (042)
Effective and strong translation function
Page 28 (004)
Safe and productive slewing break
Page 25 (028)
High, resistant and protective counterweight
Page 40 (005)
Optimized machine rear overhang
Page 40 (05)
High travel speed
Page 25 (018)
Maximum visibility and ventilation from front windscreen
Page 28 (007)
OPG1, ROPS and TOPS cab and canopy
Page 29 (01)
Suspended and insulated cab
Page 40 (06)
Automatic kick down travel function
Page 22 (006)
Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 (048)
Efficient lighting Page 33 (051)
Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom
Page 18 (019)
Boom cylinder protection from damages
Page 18 (017)
Performant and efficient variable displacement pump
Page 25 (00)
Powerful hydraulic gear pump
Page 26 (01)
Powerful, efficient Volvo engine
Page 22 (009-010-011-012)
Easy day to day maintenance
Page 22 (00)
Excellent access to the hydraulic components Page 25 (021)
Accessible Main Control Valve
Page 26 (07)
Variable-width undercarriage
Page 36 (024)
Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Powerful, efficient Volvo engine
Page 22 (009-010-011-012)
Practical and convenient tool boox
Page 32 (046)
Protected blade cylinder
Page 37 (04)
Robust digging equipment Page 18 (014)
Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom
Page 18 (019)
Independence of hydraulic functions
Page 26 (045)
Rounded durable dozer blade
Page 37 (044)
High-quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 (050)
Hydraulic oil filtering and filling
Page 23 (065)
Protection of the electrical circuit
Page 21 (067)
Starter motor protected
Page 23 (07)
High, resistant and protective counterweight
Page 40 (005)
Cab flat windows easy and cost efficient replacement Page 34 (055)
Starter motor protected Page 23 (07)
Accessible Main Control Valve Page 26 (07)
Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Page 18 (019)
Protected blade cylinder Page 37 (04)
One place for electrical maintenance Page 20 (05)
Roomy and easy to clean cab / canopy floor Page 30 (02)
High-quality hydraulic connectors Page 27 (050)
Optimized machine rear overhang Page 40 (05)
Robust digging equipment Page 18 (014)
Excellent access to the hydraulic components Page 25 (021)
Boom cylinder protection from damages
Page 18 (017)
Rounded durable dozer blade Page 37 (044)
Easy day to day maintenance
Page 22 (00)
Powerful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 (01)
High, resistant and protective counterweight
Page 40 (005)
Fuel tank filling and filtration Page 23 (054)
Tanks drain plugs Page 23 (064)
Effective and strong translation function
Page 28 (004)
Independence of hydraulic functions
Page 26 (045)
Comfortable and efficient travel pedals
Page 29 (022)
Adjustable suspended seat to suit each operator
Page 31 (08)
Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control
Page 24 (015-016)
Efficient heating system
Page 32 (09)
Ergonomic and smooth dozer blade lever
Page 37 (040)
Easy machine’s familiarization
Page 33 (052)
Large rear view mirrors
Page 35 (069)
Suspended and insulated cab
Page 40 (06)
Effective tractive forces
Page 38 (049)
Automatic kick down travel function
Page 22 (006)
High travel speed
Page 25 (018)
Optimum dozer blade height clearance
Page 37 (041)
Efficient lighting Page 33 (051)
Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 (048)
Maximum visibility and ventilation from front windscreen
Page 28 (007)
Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Boom cylinder protection from damages
Page 18 (017)
Easily removable canopy
Page 34 (061)
Easy stored blade extensions
Page 38 (062)
Dozer blade well optimum reach at ground level
Rounded durable dozer blade Page 37 (044)
Page 36 (008)
Impressive cab all-around visibility
Page 30 (026)
Performant bucket forces
Page 19 (020)
Efficient bucket’s
curled angle
Page 19 (02)
High, resistant and protective counterweight
Page 40 (005)
Safe and productive slewing break
Page 25 (028)
ISO / SAE control pattern change
Page 27 (071)
Powerful, efficient Volvo engine
Page 22 (009-010-011-012)
Performant and efficient variable displacement pump
Page 25 (00)
Powerful hydraulic gear pump
Page 26 (01)
Large capacity fuel tank
Page 41 (06)
Variable-width undercarriage
Page 36 (024)
Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control
Page 24 (015-016)
Comfortable and efficient travel
pedals
Page 29 (022)
Automatic kick down travel function
Page 22 (006)
Easy stored blade extensions
Page 38 (062)
Robust digging equipment
Page 18 (014)
Boom cylinder protection from damages
Page 18 (017)
Efficient bucket’s curled angle
Page 19 (02)
High travel speed
Page 25 (018)
Effective and strong
translation function
Page 28 (004)
Dozer blade well optimum reach at ground level
Page 36 (008)
Optimum dozer blade height clearance
Page 37 (041)
Performant and efficient variable displacement pump
Page 25 (00)
Powerful hydraulic gear pump
Page 26 (01)
Powerful, efficient Volvo engine
Page 22 (009-010-011-012)
Effective tractive forces
Page 38 (049)
Variable-width undercarriage
Page 36 (024)
Roomy and easy to clean cab / canopy fl oor
Page 30 (02)
Washer fluid filling
Page 35 (072)
Clear and easy check for machine operating hours
Page 31 (04)
Complete and clear instrument panel
Page 31 (0)
Easy day to day maintenance
Page 22 (00)
One place for electrical maintenance
Page 20 (05)
Excellent access to the hydraulic components
Page 25 (021)
High-quality hydraulic connectors
Page 27 (050)
Efficient and accessible hydraulic oil cooler
Page 23 (065)
Hydraulic oil filtering and filling
Page 27 (066)
Starter motor protected
Page 23 (07)
Fuel tank filling and filtration
Page 23 (054)
Tanks drain plugs
Page 23 (064)
Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Independence of hydraulic functions
Page 26 (045)
Safe locking of all of the controls
Page 30 (027)
Easy machine’s familiarization
Page 33 (052)
Roomy and easy to clean cab / canopy floor
Page 30 (02)
Adjustable suspended seat to suit each operator
Page 31 (08)
Safe and comfortable retracting seat belt
Page 29 (025)
Slew and offset movements combination
Page 24 (001)
Precise accessory and boom offset by finger tip control
Page 24 (015-016)
Efficient heating system
Page 32 (09)
Ergonomic and smooth dozer blade lever
Page 37 (040)
Washer fluid filling
Page 35 (072)
Clear and easy check for machine operating hours
Page 31 (04)
Complete and clear instrument panel
Page 31 (0)
Performant radio equipment
Page 34 (057)
Cab inside light ideal position
Page 34 (056)
Impressive cab all-around visibility
Page 30 (026)
Suspended and insulated cab
Page 40 (06)
Automatic kick down travel function
Page 22 (006)
OPG1, ROPS and TOPS cab and canopy Page 29 (01)
Effective and strong translation function
Page 28 (004)
Efficient lighting
Page 33 (051)
Ideal top cab visibility
Page 33 (048)
Maximum visibility and ventilation from front windscreen
Page 28 (007)
Practical and convenient tool boox
Page 32 (046)
Safe machine’s access for the operator Page 32 (042)
Accessible battery disconnect switch Page 20 (029)
ISO / SAE control pattern change Page 27 (0071)
Operator’s care cab
Page 28 (002)
Safe locking of all of the controls
Page 30 (027)
Independence of hydraulic functions
Page 26 (045)
4 digits anti theft key pad
Page 35 (068)
Complete and clear instrument panel
Page 31 (0)
Safe and comfortable retracting seat belt
Page 29 (025)
Large rear view mirrors Page 35 (069)
Impressive cab all-around visibility
Page 30 (026)
Maximum visibility and ventilation from front windscreen
Page 28 (007)
Safe and productive slewing break
Page 25 (028)
OPG1, ROPS and TOPS cab and canopy Page 29 (01)
Efficient lighting Page 33 (051)
Canopy safe handrail Page 35 (070)
Efficient bucket’s curled angle
Page 19 (02)
Safe machine’s access for the operator
Page 32 (042)
Protection of the electrical circuit
Page 21 (067)
Accessible battery disconnect switch
Page 20 (029)
Protected battery
Page 20 (060)
High-quality hydraulic connectors
Page 27 (050)
Starter motor protected Page 23 (07)
Optimized machine rear overhang Page 40 (05)
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Boom design is the same as on larger excavator machines. Boom end is made of cast steel and arm base is made of cast iron to offer maximum durability between boom and arm connection.
Customer Benefit
More reliability and quality.
Low operating and maintenance costs. 014
The boom cylinder is positioned above the boom for better protection. The hydraulic cylinder is fully protected in all types of applications, including digging, loading of trucks or lifting.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs.
More productivity. 017
Hydraulic hoses for the arm cylinder, bucket cylinder and attachment hydraulic circuit are routed inside of the boom. Hoses are fully protected from damage and day to day wear.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 019
Delivers performance and considerable breakout and tearout forces for a machine in this category. The breakout force is the force developed by the bucket cylinder. The excavator’s ability to separate and de-compact material by leverage at the bucket teeth depends on this force. The tear-out force is the force developed by the arm cylinder and used for bucket penetration and tear-out of materials.
Customer Benefit
High performance for more productivity.
The bucket has a good rotation angle of 195°, providing a good attack and square excavations at all depths. Also on loading and dumping movements, materials are safely maintained to avoid spilling and/or risk of falling.
Customer Benefit
More productivity. More safety on the worksite.
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All machines are equipped with a battery disconnect switch on the outside of the cab. The switch is easily accessed and is located on the right side of the machine, next to the cab door. When the switch is disengaged the machine’s electricity supply is shut off.
More operator comfort and productivity when the operator starts and stops the machine.
More safety regarding potential electricity fire and risk of theft. 029
All main electrical components, like battery and fuse box, are located in one place behind the left rear cab panel. Electrical parts access requires removal of only screws on the panel. Maintenance is fast and easy.
Low operating and maintenance costs. 05
The sealed battery, located behind the left side panel, is not visible from the outside and protected from any damage.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 060
The electrical circuit is equipped with two main fuses, which prevent any short circuiting.
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All service points are easily accessible under the engine hood:
- fuel level and filling,
- engine oil check,
- Air filter check,
- Coolant level check,
- Hydraulic oil level and filling,
- All greasing points are grouped on the left side of the machine.
Customer Benefit
Excellent access to the engine for quick and easy daily maintenance.
Lower customer maintenance and operating costs. 00
In high speed mode, travel speed is automatically shifted from high to low speed according to the travel load (working on slopes, levelling or backfilling work with the blade).
Customer Benefit
The travel speed of the machine adapts automatically to the operation/travel load for optimal traction force. The operator can focus on the work at hand and the external environment.
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Increased productivity and more operator comfort. 006
The engines features a diesel Volvo Tier 4 compliant engine: Volvo D1.1DCAE4 (1,1 liters), cylinders, watercooled with inline fuel injection pump.
Customer Benefit
More reliability, more performance and productivity.
More care for the environment. 009 - 010 - 011 - 012
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The large fuel inlet is located on the rear of the engine hood with large and accessible entry. It features a strainer and water separator to ensure optimum fuel filtration and preserve the engine’s life.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
Low operating and maintenance costs. 054
Fuel and hydraulic tanks are equipped with drain plugs for easy draining and cleaning.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 064
The hydraulic oil is filtered when the tank is filled and at each cycle. The transparent hydraulic oil inlet provides an easy way to perform level check and diagnosis.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 065
Starter motor is protected from damage of the driving pinion. Ignition key can’t go to the start position if the engine is running.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 07
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Slewing movement is controlled by the left hand control lever and offset movement is controlled by an electroproportional roller located on the right hand control lever. The offset control indicator switch lights up after being pressed on the left hand control switch. Offset mode is switched on when the machine starts up. More cab floor space due to no need for a floor pedal to control offset movement.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
More operator comfort.
The accessory circuit and the boom offset are controlled by an on / off switch located on the right joystick. A control light on the instrument panel indicates which mode is activated. Fingertip control is precise and smooth.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
More productivity.
The accessory circuit and the boom offset are controlled by an electroproportional, roller-type control located on the right joystick. A control light on the instrument panel indicates which mode is activated. Fingertip control is precise and smooth.
Benefit
At any time the operator can accurately adjust the amount and direction of flow with the fingertip control.
More productivity.
More operator comfort.
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High speed has been increased by 20% compared to previous models. Hydraulic flow to the travel motors has also been increased.
More productivity on the worksite during travelling or levelling applications. 018
Very good access to all main hydraulic components. Just remove 6 screws from the cab floor for direct access: - to the top of the main control valve, - to the slewing joint, - to the slewing motor, - to the various hydraulic hoses, - to the travel control hydraulics.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 021
Machine is equipped as standard with a slewing hydrostatic brake. When the operator releases the slewing gear left control lever, it brakes and stops the slewing movement. Provides safer operation during slewing applications.
More precision for the operator during machine slewing movements.
More productivity and more safety. 028
The EC18C and EC20C are equipped with a variable displacement pump. Thanks to the load sensing system, the pump flow is automatically adapted to the need of the operation. The variable displacement pump is low energy consumer and helps on fuel efficiency.
Customer Benefit
More fuel efficient for lower operating costs.
More productivity. 00
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The EC15C and EC17C are equipped with hydraulic mono pump system. This gear pump generates constant flow at different pressure levels. The pump is sturdy and reliable.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs.
Easy accessibility to the main control valve. For maintenance, just remove one panel with 5 bolts to gain full access to the main control valve.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs.
Machine has a closed circuit hydraulic load-sensing system, allowing full independence of all the excavator’s individual movements.
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ORFS (O Ring Face Seal) technology is used on most hydraulic connectors to ensure 100% certain leak tightness. It provides an excellent resistance to pressure peaks, vibrations and twisting.
No risk of leakage for more safety along with lower operating and maintenance costs. 050
The hydraulic oil cooler, mounted on a slideway, is part of the standard equipment. It permits efficient cooling of the hydraulic oil, and prevents risks of overheating, even during intense, prolonged work. It provides easy access and can be easily cleaned and rotated by only removing two screws.
The machine’s high performance is maintained even after several hours of intense work, for better productivity. 066
ISO / SAE control pattern change lever is located on the upper frame below the machine left side panel. Pattern change can be performed very easily and quickly from the outside.This option is combined with travel alarm option to prevent people of machine’s movements on the jobsite.
More versatility.
More operator comfort.
More safety. 071
For easy maintenance on the machine, just remove one panel with 5 bolts to gain full access to the main control valve, hydraulic oil cooler, hydraulic hoses etc...
Customer Benefit
Low maintenance and operating costs. 074
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Volvo is the leader in operator comfort. The cab, among the most spacious and roomy in its category, offers excellent all-around visibility with a larger glazed area. Controls and instrument switches are ideally located inside the cab. Comfortable operator’s seat can be adjusted in a wide range of positions and is equipped with ergonomic armrests. Cab is equipped with a heating system along with noise and vibration reducing insulation. No offset pedal on the cab floor provides more foot space.
More operator comfort.
More productivity.
More safety.
The machine is equipped as standard with levers and travel pedals managed by hydraulic servo-controls. Every action performed by the operator with the levers or pedals translates into precise and progressive movements. The two levers with short displacement movement are fitted on large pedals to offer maximum comfort during operator use. Combined with the Auto Kick Down feature, it offers great performance on the jobsite.
Ability to easily drive the machine backward or forward with the feet, enabling full operation with the hands. Due to the short travel lever displacement, the operator can manage movements with only one hand.
More productivity and operator comfort. 004
Upper window can be easily opened with two ergonomic handles, offering greater visibility, communication with those outside the cab and increased air ventilation inside the cab. The window automatically locks into up position using a well-guided, rigid gas strut opening system. In open position, the front window extend outward from the cab to offer additional protection against rain/weather.
More operator comfort.
More productivity.
More safety.
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Volvo cabs/canopies come standard with TOPS, ROPS and OPG1 safety structure.
1/ OPG1 (Object Protective Guard). Protection in the event of an object falling on the cab.
2/ ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure). Protection against any risk of being crushed during machine roll over.
/ TOPS (Tip Over Protective Structure). Protection against any risk of being crushed during machine tip over.
4/ All available seats are fitted with a seat belt. Optional OPG2 guards will be available for additional protection.
The operator can safely operate in all types of environments and applications. More safety for the operator.
Two large, ergonomic pedals made of aluminum allow precise foot positioning during travelling operations. These pedals are comparable to those used on heavier excavators. They are designed for intensive, frequent use and maximum grip.
Optimised foot pedal driving control for more productivity. Precision and easy operation. 022
A retracting seat belt is available in two sizes: 2 (50,8 mm) or (76,2 mm). A visual indicator located on the instrument panel warns the operator when the seat belt is not engaged. Retracting belt can be perfectly adjusted to different sizes and also retracts automatically when not in use by the operator.
More operator comfort. More safety. 025
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The cab has a very large security glazed surface area on all four sides on the cab. Cab features a large front window, a sliding window on the right side, a fully glazed cab door and a large rear window with narrow pillars to provide 60° visibility on the worksite. To also increase rear visibility, the machine features a compact rear design.
Customer Benefit
With ideal all-around visibility, the operator achieves greater safety on the worksite along with more productivity.
All the machine’s controls lock when the safety strut on the left side is raised. This mechanical locking acts directly on the control valve and therefore concerns the equipment, offset controls, blade and travel controls.
Customer Benefit
Mechanical locking of all the machine’s controls helps avoid any risk of accident when the operator gets into or out of the cab.
More safety on the worksite.
The cab platform is one single piece. It offers a large, roomy and uncluttered floor providing plenty of foot space for the operator. Due to the functional control on the right joystick for the accessories circuit and offset function, the control pedal has been removed for even more foot space. The cab floor is also easier and quicker to clean.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
Low operating and maintenance costs. 02
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The new instrument panel features complete monitoring of gauges, controls and warning lights. The instrument panel is located on the operator’s right side for easy viewing. The digital operating hour meter and the fuel level gauge are on the top of the instrument panel. 8 warning lights are located on the left bottom of the panel: central warning, engine temperature control, engine oil pressure control, battery charge control, offset control, preheating control, air filter control, seat belt.
Clear, precise operator information for more comfort and safety.
A digital hour meter is located on the side instrument panel. It shows the total number of hours with the engine running. Maintenance work is to be carried out according to the reading of the operating hour meter. There is no need to start the machine to read the display the number of engine hours. Hour numbers can be checked by the operator from the outside without entering the cab.
Customer Benefit
The quick and easy way for the operator to check the machine hours.
More operator comfort.
Two types of suspended seats, standard back or high back available in either vinyl or fabric. Standard back seat features adjustments: operator weight, front / rear and incline. High back seat features 4 adjustments: operator weight, front / rear, incline and lumbar support.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort with less fatigue for more productivity.
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Cab heating system has 2 heating vents: one dedicated for front window defrosting and a second dedicated to the operator’s side. The heating control is in the cab, within the operator’s reach.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort with less fatigue when operating in poor weather, leading to more productivity. 09
The door has a wide opening and the console fully retracts to make entering and exiting the cab easier for the operator. One wide handhold in front of the cab, one inside the cab and a non-slip cab step provides safe, -point cab access when entering or exiting the cab / canopy.
Customer Benefit
Easy and safe cab entry and exit thanks to safe grip points.
More safety.
Tool box, located below the operator’s seat, is thermoformed into the cab platform to give each tool a dedicated position. It can be locked with the ignition key. Machine’s operator manual can be stored into the opening tool box door. A 12V electrical outlet is also located inside the tool box to plug an additional portable work light. All tools and documents are safely stored inside the cab.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
Two 12V electrical power sockets are located inside the cab. One socket is inside the tool box and one is located on the rear side of the cab. These power sockets are used for electrical devices such as a mobile phone charger or to supply electricity to a lamp or extra rotating beacon.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
Cab features a round, top-tinted window made of polycarbonate to offer better upper visibility for the operator, especially in truck loading applications. This window is unbreakable and repellent when working in precipitation. On the external side, the window is equipped with a gutter to deflect rain water from the front windscreen.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
More productivity.
The machine is equipped on the top as standard with powerful halogen work lights (1 on the canopy and 2 on the cab). Optional protected halogen work lights can be fitted on the boom. An optional rear side work light on the cab, combined with a rotating beacon, is available to increase operator’s visibility in dark conditions. Operators gain better work visibility in all types of lighting conditions and make the machine plainly visible on the worksite.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort. More productivity.
The machine features optimised travel controls, ergonomic control levers, Volvo Care Cab, combination of slew and offset on the joysticks and intuitive interface electroproportional control for offset and attachment. All features are easy for the operator to understand, helping them to quickly get maximum productivity out of the machine.
Customer Benefit
More versatility.
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The front, back, side and door windows are flat and made of security glass. In case of damage, all glass windows can be replaced simply, quickly and inexpensively.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs. 055
Interior cab light is well positioned on the cab’s ceiling above the instrument panel and ignition switch. Provides the operator better visibility in dark conditions.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort. 056
Cab is equipped with two audio speakers, located in the top rear side of the cab. Radio is located in a flat position on the top of cab, helping to protect from dust and damage. Antenna is located behind the right rear cab pillar, offering protection from damage during machine operation. A radio AM/ FM CD player is available as an option.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort. 057
There are just 8 bolts to take out to remove the canopy from the upper frame. Height of the machine can be reduced to access narrow areas.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
More versatility.
Anti theft key pad with 4-digit code is located on the right instrument panel. Without the code, the machine can’t be started. Available as an option.
Customer Benefit
More safety.
Machine is equipped as standard with a right side, large rearview mirror. As an option, a second mirror can be fitted on the left side. Helps achieve optimised operator visibility to the rear side.
Customer Benefit
More safety.
productivity.
Canopy is equipped with a large, safe and practical handrail. Operator can get a safe, secure access and exit of the canopy machine.
Customer Benefit
More safety. More operator comfort.
Washer fluid filling is located inside the cab below the heating system. Easy access and easy filling without exiting the cab.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
The dozer blade is positioned well forward from the machine tracks to provide maximum reach at ground level. Dozer blade is easily visible from the operator’s seat, allowing for precision work. There is good clearance between the tracks and the blade rear side, providing a good outlet for displaced soil during levelling and backfilling operations. In offset position, bucket ranges to touch the blade, aiding in finishing work, cleaning and picking up of materials.
The EC18C and EC20C have a variable-width undercarriage from 994 mm to 1 6 mm. Adjust the width by pressing the variable undercarriage switch and simultaneously moving the blade lever. The blade is equipped as standard with two additional extension parts to increase blade width when the machine is in wide mode undercarriage. Variable width allows the machine to access narrow jobsite gates / openings and also be able to gain significantly increased stability in other applications.
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The blade control lever is smartly positioned near the operator’s right hand for smooth operation during ground levelling and backfilling work. The knob’s lever has an ergonomic rounded shape for a good grip and easy operation.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
More productivity.
Blade height clearance has been greatly increased to provide better barrier crossing, such has roadside curbs and sidewalks.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
More versatility.
A large, steel plate cover is bolted on the blade cylinder to protect hydraulic hose connections and the cylinder rod. Blade cylinder is fully protected from damage during levelling and landscaping applications.
Customer Benefit
Low operating and maintenance costs.
The blade, which has a rounded profile for better grading and dozer performances, is equipped with a reinforcing bar welded over its entire with, to limit wear.
Customer Benefit
Low operating costs.
More productivity.
High tractive forces enable very good performance during all levelling and backfilling work. This allows the machine to have good performance when working on steep slopes.
Customer Benefit
The two blade extension parts are stored on each side of the dozer blade, allowing widening when needed. Dozer blade can be adjusted to the variable undercarriage full extending position. Blade extensions are easy and quick to install and store: no tool is needed to fit and remove the dozer blade.
Customer Benefit
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The machine rear counterweight is made of cast iron and one single piece to offer very good wear resistance. It also features a round, high-profile design that wraps to each side of the machine to protect panels. The engine hood is well integrated into the counterweight shape and protected from potential damage when operating on narrow or congested sites.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
Low maintenance and operating costs. 005
Track overhang to the rear of the machine for new C series machines has been reduced by 70 mm. Offers better rear machine protection when working in very narrow places without compromising machine stability.
Customer Benefit
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More safety.
Low operating and maintenance costs. 05
Cab platform is positioned on 4 rubber mounts to suspend and eliminate vibration. Cab platform is also insulated to reduce noise and regulate temperature inside the cab.
Customer Benefit
More operator comfort.
More productivity. 06
Machine is equipped with lifting points: 2 on top of the cab / canopy and 1 on the boom equipment. Machine can be easily lifted and transported for specific applications.
Customer Benefit
More safety.
More versatility.
The tank’s 20 liter capacity provides, on average, 10 to 12 hours of work depending of the type of applications. The operator can work one full day without refilling the fuel tank.
Customer Benefit
More productivity.
Not all products are available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine.