TransDiesel’s new Volvo E-Series Excavator line-up delivers class-leading features relating to power and efficiency, safety and innovation. The excavators are said to provide European car-like levels of operator comfort – all of which help contribute to a favourable cost of ownership.
“We have been suppliers of Volvo equipment for almost ten years and are continually impressed by the overall package available with the product over a variety of applications,” says Charles Malcolm, GM of Equipment, at TransDiesel New Zealand.
“We’re confident the new Volvo E-Series range will find favour with owners and operators as it delivers enhancements across all facets on-site – most importantly less downtime which means more opportunity to get the job done and add value to your business.”
A key development is an engine upgrade to Stage 5 Emission compliance, which improves fuel efficiency, and highlights Volvo’s ‘high torque, at low RPM’ reputation. An upgraded hydraulics system raises pump power for smoother and faster operation, which results in quicker cycle times, higher productivity and lower operating costs.
Various working modes can be selected to best suit the task at hand, including idle, fine, general, heavy and power max. Selecting the correct mode for a specific job adds further power, performance and efficiency.
“Volvo’s vision in the environmental space with regards to sustainability aligns with our own company ideals,” says Malcolm. “Our Volvo excavators are working in some remote and pristine locations around New Zealand. It’s important to have every confidence you’re doing your bit to be environmentally responsible, reducing your carbon footprint and having as little adverse impact on the landscape as possible.”
An all-new cab design, featuring slim pillars and large expanses of glass, enables better all-round visibility for the machine operator. Extra sets of eyes are also available courtesy of rear and side view cameras, and there’s an optional 360-degree ‘birdseye’ camera.
The redesigned cabin environment delivers class-leading operator comfort, immediately evident thanks to a wider entrance, more legroom, spacious interior and new ergonomic controls.
Interior comfort is improved by way of an industry-leading air circulation and defrosting system which, in conjunction with an improved climate control system, helps to make the pressurised cabin a pleasant place to be in all conditions.
An ergonomically designed machine interface system, consisting of a large 8-inch colour screen, relays a variety of information to the operator and allows convenient activation of key machine functions.
With the E-Series the cost of ownership equation has also been significantly enhanced. Engine oil service intervals can be extended to 1000 hours in some applications.
For more information about TransDiesel and the Volvo E-Series excavators visit https://www.transdiesel.com/
