VOLVO EXPANDS MATERIAL HANDLER LINE WITH NEW MODELS

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the all-new EW200E material handler, aimed at the light waste handling segment. Its bigger brother — the EW240E material handler — is updated with a longer boom.

“A dedicated material handler is purpose-built for these applications, compared with modifying an excavator to fit into these segments,” said Matthew McLean, product manager, excavators, Volvo CE. “Now we’ve added a second machine to our line-up with the EW200E MH, which is perfect for light and medium material handling like plastic, household waste and scrap.”

Engineered for Durability, Productivity

The EW200E material handler weighs 22.6 tons and is powered by a Volvo D6J 6-L Tier IV final engine that provides 173 hp (129 kW). The machine has three boom and arm configurations. The straight boom can be fitted with either a 13-ft. gooseneck arm or an 11-ft. 6-in. sorting arm, giving the EW200E a max reach of 33 ft. and a max lifting capacity of 25,600 lbs.

The 26-ton EW240E material handler, introduced in 2018 for medium-duty applications, now has a 23-ft. 9-in. straight boom, which is more than 2 ft. longer than the previous model. When combined with the existing 16-ft. 5-in. gooseneck arm, the new total reach is more than 39 ft.

Volvo’s EW200E material handler is aimed at the light waste handling segment.

The EW200E material handler weighs 22.6 tons and is powered by a Volvo D6J 6-L Tier IV final engine that provides 173 hp (129 kW).

Volvo wheeled excavators.

Hydraulics matched to the Volvo engine allows the machines to find the sweet spot between engine speed and hydraulic efficiency. The boom float function and boom cylinder dampening minimize vibration and hold the grapple in place for increased stability. The grapple control and soft swing system work together for instantaneous response and smooth precision In addition, Volvo material handlers offer application-specific features to increase productivity, uptime and operator comfort: • Option of four stabilizers (front blade and rear outrigger as standard) • Cab can be raised more than 16 ft. above the ground • Cab has double-damped mounts to reduce noise and vibration • Outriggers, blade and cab-raising functions can be completed without removing hands from joysticks • Factory-installed auxiliary circuits enable sorting grabs and orange-peel grapples • Adjustable arm-in and height limitations • Comfort Drive Control provides the ability to drive up to 12 mph using the roller on the joystick • Can be ordered without the steering column, which allows the operator to control the machine using only the joysticks • Auto idle and auto engine shutdown to help to reduce fuel consumption • Optional solid rubber tires • Optional waste package: protective screens and a reversible fan • Optional Smart View feature for bird’s eye view of machine

The EW200E MH and EW240E MH are eligible for a free year of ActiveCare Direct, the Volvo telematics service that provides 24/7/365 machine monitoring and fleet utilization reporting directly from Volvo. They also are backed by the Volvo Lifetime Frame and Structure Warranty, which covers the frame, boom and arm for the entirety of the initial ownership period.

For more information, visit volvoce.com/na. 

Larger control valve and electronic controls deliver smooth, precise performance and up to 12% faster cycle times

Shift-long comfort from a spacious cab, automotive-grade seat and ergonomically-designed, fullyadjustable arm rests

Award-winning Wide Angle Visual Enhancement System (WAVES) provides seamless 270° panoramic view

Ground-level access to routine service points cuts daily maintenance down to just minutes

Tier 4 Final engines deliver up to 12% improved fuel economy…and no DPF to maintain

Robust undercarriage with innovative side-frame design is easier to clean

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Access Difficult, High Altitude Construction Sites Easily

Accessing mountain roads in the middle of a forest is sometimes impractical, and without public trails, it’s practically impossible.

And even if often the sole way is to reach the peak is by foot, it can be weary but so rewarding.

Let’s think how difficult it is for companies that need to make or maintain the forestry trails. Image the challenges they must face to reach their location with the proper equipment for the job, while maintaining low operating costs, and without impacting the forest’s resources.

They need to plan a project while adhering to their budget and environmental laws. Usually, these jobs are necessary and need to be completed quickly to avoid natural disasters like landslides, or to open resorts in time for the season.

To overcome all the challenges it’s crucial to rely on simple, versatile, and fast equipment.

MB Crusher attachments open the road ahead, literally, for companies who use them: they can be installed on and transported with the machinery you plan to use for the project and can adapt to any job site to process material. They eliminate all struggle and expenses commonly associated with these forestry jobs, according to the manufacturer.

When Roads Aren’t There...

forests where they built a path leading to a residential area using the soil and rock screened with an MB-S10 screening bucket. Not only did they eliminate all hauling fees, but also followed all environmental protocols by using material available at the location.

unit is crushing basalt that will be used as road base to either construct or to preserve existing roads. A company in northern Italy had a similar project: to create a scenic path that leads into Reaching the job site is the first a forest. With the BF90.3 mobile crusher, expense and obstacle to consider, espe- they processed natural stone and rocks and cially if the location is in an isolated managed harder materials with ease. area with limited or no access. Bigger Everything was efficiently done on site. machines require expensive, special- The same thing happened in another ized transportation difficult to obtain for region, Friuli Venezia Giulia, where a larger A company in northern Italy had to create a similar projects. By mounting an MB crusher bucket model, the BF120.4, arrived scenic path that leads into a forest. With the crusher bucket on a piece of equipment, at a construction site in the mountains, BF90.3 mobile crusher, they processed natu- the unit is transported with your despite it being difficult to reach. ral stone and rocks and managed harder machinery, avoiding expensive trans- Mountain trails aren’t solely used for hik-materials with ease. portation methods. ing. In the winter, snow transforms these This is what the forestry department locations into renowned ski resorts. These in Nevada did, they re-surfaced the fire- ski resorts have to be ready before the season breaks roads by using the MB crusher buck- officially starts, meaning that a quick turnet to process and recycle granite and river around is necessary. rock. By using the unit, the department elim- In Austria, a BF120.4 crusher bucket folinated all material hauling costs, which helps lowed the ski slopes’ route, while crushing save millions of dollars a year from trans- limestone and using it as base material. portation cost and reduces the invasive Separating and selecting dirt is the next species and other type of minerals that were crucial point when constructing trails: a trucked in the past to do this type of jobs. common solution is to haul the material up A similar situation happened in Serbia, and down the mountain. You can get rid of where the SrbljaSume state department — this step with MB Crusher’s units. MB’s which is dedicated to constructing and main- screening buckets can access all construction taining all forest trails — is using the BF90.3 sites and screen material on the spot. crusher bucket on an excavator. This MB This happened on a job site in Canada’s

In Austria, a BF120.4 crusher bucket followed the ski slopes’ route, while crushing limestone and using it as base material.

When Roads Need to Be Cleared...

Mountain trails need to be frequently cleared of obstacles such as tree trunks, branches and debris moved onto the walkway by storms and winds.

A massive storm that hit Italy in 2018, razed a large portion of forest in the Trentino Alto Adige and Veneto regions. To recover the fallen tree trunks and debris from roads and paths and equipment that would help move the materials regardless of how the tree trunks were laying: the MB Crusher MB-G demolition and sorting grapples. The full rotation and a strong clasping strength, allows to pick up materials at different angles while also ensuring nothing falls out of the sides.

MB Crusher grapples are easy to operate and is the perfect tool to move objects with strength and precision, according to the manufacturer.

Trails have to be cleared of surrounding vegetation and brushwood that could be an obstacle to foot traffic. This also can be done with one of MB Crusher’s grapples: once they are mounted onto your equipment, you pair them with the correct accessory and get the job done.

All over the world, our customers show how MB Crusher units are a great tool for the agricultural and forestry industries that have to deal with difficult-to-access locations, high operational costs and environmental protection laws.

MB Crusher’s units process material on any job site, making it available for immediate reuse or resale. All kind of materials are handled with ease and the units don’t need to be sent to special centers to be serviced, the maintenance can be done on the job site without lengthy downtime.

For more information, visit www.mbcrusher.com. 