VOLVO EXCAVATORS

EC140B/EC160B/EC180B/EC210B
EC240B/EC290B/EC360B/EC460B
The new B-series excavators.
In performance, comfort and economy,
they dig deeper.

To create a class-leading excavator,

we started with you. Your opinions
and suggestions were designed
into these machines. The result is
a luxurious cab, a highly reliable
engine that is matched to the
hydraulics for maximum fuel
economy, enhanced hydraulics to
improve ease of operation, a focus
on serviceability to make your life
easier.

The Volvo B-series- tough and intelligent, designed to contact your local Volvo dealer for
innovation at every turn respond to the slightest operator the details. And remember that every
When we designed the B-series, command. A cabin with a full range Volvo excavator is backed by
we examined every component of of operator conveniences and comforts complete customer support from
our excavators to determine how to help the work day go smoothly. the Volvo worldwide network of
to maximize comfort, reliability, And features throughout the machine dealers and their sales, service
productivity and serviceability. And that have been designed to simplify and parts organizations.
we focused on a few key areas to routine maintenance, for more
make it happen. The results? A new, up-time to get the job done.
Volvo-designed engine that is reliable
and performance-driven, built to It’s all in the details
perfectly match hydraulic output Look ahead to see the wide
levels for maximum productivity. variety of innovations we’ve added
A hydraulic system that is both to the Volvo B-series Excavators, then

• All-new turbocharged Volvo engine built

specifically for use in Volvo excavators
• Operator-designed cab with industry-
leading visibility, improved ergonomic
• Booms and arms built to withstand
extreme stress and provide long, reliable
easily meets EU Step 2 requirements. seat, more efficient heating and cooling, life.
and more storage space.
• Integrated electronic system (Contronics
with advanced mode control system) for
• State-of-the-art hydraulics are highly
• Powerful digging and lifting forces.

more efficient balance of available

engine power and hydraulic output.
responsive for timely work cycles and
high efficiency.
• Long and stable undercarriage is built
tougher than ever.

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A cab for every work environment

productivity and safety. The improved

visibility is a result of expanded
window area, a larger window wiping
area with parallel-working wipers,
an optional lower wiper, and no
interfering cross bar.

The roomy cab has plenty of storage

space for personal items, and features
an ergonomically-correct environment.
The operator’s seat is adjustable and
includes control consoles that move
independently to meet any operator’s
shape and size. In addition, the
B-series include electronic climate
control with cooling and heating
capacity to guarantee a comfortable
cabin environment independent of
outdoor conditions. Noise and shock
are kept to a minimum with shock-
reducing mounts and sound-absorbing
material. And additional rear-view
mirrors with a large viewing area
Every operator works under Comfortable inside, no matter promote safer, more controlled
different conditions. And differing how tough the job outside machine operation.
conditions demand different cab Through wind, snow, sun or rain, the
features. Features like electronic Volvo easy-access cab has a broad
climate control. Top-notch windshield range of features to help you maintain
wiping. Even extra cabin room. productivity more comfortably. First
B-series cabs have the versatility and foremost is the machine’s indus-
to make your job comfortable and try-leading visibility, which minimizes
convenient throughout the work day. operator fatigue and maximizes

Cab comfort
• Ergonomically-designed cab provides
greater operator comfort for higher
• Increased cooling and heating capacity,
with a four-speed fan and thirteen vents.
• Flat, spacious cabin floor makes it easy
to clean.
operator efficiency and productivity.

• Improved visibility for safer and

• Supported by gas springs, the upper
front pane is very easy to slide up.
• High quality, comfortable seat with nine
different adjustments.
more efficient operation.

• Instrument panel redesigned to enable

• Very low cab noise level.

even faster operating status checks and

greater work efficiencies.

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It’s all Volvo

If a machine isn’t reliable, productivity will suffer. That is why Volvo

has made reliability a priority, building a strong foundation of proven
systems and components designed to keep the B-series up and running.
At the core of B-series’ reliability is the new Volvo engine.

Command performance mass excavation.

The new Volvo engine is one of the A number of features keep the
most exciting additions to Volvo’s engine running smoothly and reliably.
B-series line of excavators. This A new charged air cooler works with
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine the engine’s turbocharger for more
with direct injection and charged air efficient combustion and low emissions.
cooler is built to respond to the unique Three-stage air cleaning prolongs the
demands of excavation. The EC140B engine’s life and increases up-time
has 4-cylinder diesel engine without by effectively filtering out particles
charged air cooler. Among the highest before they reach the engine. And
horsepower in its class, the engine is an optional oil bath pre-cleaner also
well matched to the hydraulic system’s provides excellent particle filtration
components and design. Combined, and easier maintenance.
the powerful new Volvo engine and
high-performance hydraulics provide
exceptionally high fuel efficiencies,
especially during hard trenching or

Engine
• All-new Volvo 2 step engines come
equipped with a charged air cooler
(Except EC140B) designed to give
the hydraulic system the increased power
and control that you require.

• High engine output gives top class

performance.

• For demanding work, all models use

three stage air cleaning, and models
from EC210B and higher have additional
air cleaning capability as standard,
giving even greater reliability and durability.

• Auto idling system reduces noise

and fuel consumption.

• Optional oil-bath precleaner for

additional particle filtration.

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Advanced technology

Hydraulics Electrical system Superstructure and digging equipment

• Advanced work mode control system is
activated according to joystick control
• The Contronics system balances
available engine power with hydraulic
• Digging equipment designed and tested
for tough conditions, for proven durability
lever movements, for ease of operation output, for maximum productivity and and reliability.
and excellent controllability. Machine minimum fuel consumption.
automatically optimizes the working mode.
• Self-diagnostic system has error codes
• Excellent digging and lifting capacities.

• Boom and arm flow regeneration ensures

efficient operation and fuel economy.
and status indicators to ease
troubleshooting.
• Optional 2-piece boom in EC140B,
EC160B, EC180B, EC210B, EC240B
and EC290B.
• Advanced-engineered hydraulic oil
cooler built of aluminum to maximize heat
• Powerful 80 A alternator provides
greater capacity for machines that work • Low fuel consumption, combined with the
fuel tank capacity, gives you two full work
dissipation and minimize corrosiveness. in 24-hour shifts.
shifts.
• One-touch power boost for surge
increase in digging and lifting forces.
• High-capacity halogen lights turn night
into day. • Reinforced idler frame and track
motor protection cover.

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 A fine-tuned hydraulic minimizes heat build-up, allowing
system performs as a the system to operate at full potential.
direct extension of the And when the job requires a change
operator’s thoughts and of bucket or tools, Volvo’s hydraulic
movements. That’s why quick fit makes it very easy, promoting
the B-series hydraulic the flexibility and versatility modern
system is designed with job sites demand.
operator controllability
and precision as its focus. An evolved electronic system
With four different power With this new generation of excavators
modes and a power max comes a new generation electrical
mode, B-series hydraulics system – Contronics. The new Volvo
respond automatically to the excavators are equipped with a techno-
operator’s joystick movements logically-advanced electronic system.
and pilot pressure. This allows It consists of an on-board computer
Volvo machines to achieve (V-ECU), an Instrument Electronic
maximum efficiency on a full Control Unit (I-ECU) and an Engine
range of job sites. Electronic Control Unit (E-ECU). They
are all connected through a data link.
The Volvo hydraulic system is as tough All machine information is stored in
as it is intelligent. Boom, arm and slew the V-ECU. Information necessary for
priority system, boom and arm flow service can be shown on the external
regeneration, and two variable axial service display. All machine information
displacement piston pumps enhance can be downloaded to a PC using the
hydraulic performance, resulting in high MATRIS program. This data is an
slew torque, powerful digging forces effective resource for diagnostics and
and fast digging and slew speeds in all service work. The I-ECU monitors and
B-series models. That means faster provide information on all vital
cycle times and more efficient machine functions. The information is
operation across the board. shown on gauges, indicators and
In addition, the B-series includes Message Center Display (MCD).
an advanced-engineered hydraulic oil
cooler. Built of aluminum for maximum The Contronics balances available
heat dissipation and anti-corrosive engine power with hydraulic output
properties, the new oil cooler for maximum performance.

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At your service

A low-maintenance machine is a valuable investment. It means more

up-time, greater productivity, and fewer hassles on the job site.
That is why the B-series incorporates features to make service and
routine maintenance as quick and easy as possible.

centralized lubrication points; a more Environmental management system.

convenient electric relay box location; The total machine is recyclable up to
and large, easy-to-open doors and 95% according to our calculations.
hoods with locks. In addition, our machines have a
number of safety features to keep
But our easy maintenance features the job site secure. We’ve designed
don’t stop there. Volvo excavators our superstructure walkway with
have always had a three-stage air anti-slip punched-metal and
cleaning system to keep dust and dirt convenient steps and handrails. We’ve
out of the intake system. Now it’s also included a hydraulic pressure relief
available with a high-performance system for safer changing of
oil-bath precleaner for highly effective attachments and safer emergency
particle filtration. Volvo also provides shutdowns. And we’ve always
service technician and machine incorporated high capacity halogen
owners with advanced diagnostic lights to ensure good visibility
Low-maintenance design tools designed for assisting with under low-lit conditions.
All areas of the machine have routine maintenance and
enhanced features to make troubleshooting.
serviceability easier. These features
include high filter capacities for Taking our responsibility seriously
longer service intervals; improved air Safety and Environmental care are
filter efficiency and serviceability; a among Volvo's core values along with
quick and common oil drain with Quality. That’s why we also incorpo-
valve; and a hinged-type undercover rate extra measures to protect our
for easy access to the engine oil filter. operators, their surroundings and the
environment from harm.
In addition, many of our service
parts have been reorganized within The assembly of B-series excavators
the excavator to provide easier service takes place in our production facility
access than ever. The result? Filters which is environmentally certified
that are more easily accessible; according to ISO 14001

Serviceability Environment & safety

• Large, easy-to-open doors and hoods
with locks.
• Low-emission engines, meeting
EU Step 2 emissions standards.

• Long life hydraulic return filter.

• Electrical master switch.

• High air filter efficiency and serviceability.

• Optional front window safety net, FOPS
(Falling Object Protection Structure) and
• Checkpoints for hydraulic pressure
measurements grouped together for
FOG (Falling Object Guard).
easy access.
• Superstructure walkway with anti-slip
punched-metal.
• New, hinged-type undercover for easy
access to the engine oil filter.

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 Volvo EC140B LC Volvo EC140B LCM Volvo EC160B LC Volvo EC160B NLC Volvo EC180B LC
Engine Volvo D4D EBE2 Volvo D4D EBE2 Volvo D6D EHE2 Volvo D6D EHE2 Volvo D6D EHE2
Rated output, at r/s (r/min) 35 (2 100) 35 (2 100) 32 (1 900) 32 (1 900) 32 (1 900)
ISO 9249/DIN 6271, net kW (hp) 69 (93) 69 (93) 81 (109) 81 (109) 81 (109)
Track length / track gauge mm 3 740 / 1 990 3 790 / 1 990 3 980 / 2 200 3 980 / 1 990 4 166 / 2 200
Bucket capacity m3 0,65-0,98 0,73-1,08 0,88-1,23 0,78-1,08 1,03-1,43
Lifting capacity
along undercarriage t 3,5 3,8 4,7 4,7 5,4
at reach / height m 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5
Breakout force, SAE kN 87,3 87,3 105,2 105,2 105,2
Max. Digging reach m 8,3 8,3 9,0 9,0 9,0
Max. Digging depth m 5,5 5,4 6,0 6,0 6,0
Operating weight t 13,7-15,2 14,9-15,6 16,6-18,8 16,5-18,7 18,1-19,0

Volvo EC210B LC Volvo EC210B NC Volvo EC210B NLC Volvo EC240B LC Volvo EC240B NLC
Engine Volvo D6D EFE2 Volvo D6D EFE2 Volvo D6D EFE2 Volvo D7D EEE2 Volvo D7D EEE2
Rated output, at r/s (r/min) 32 (1 900) 32 (1 900) 32 (1 900) 33 (2 000) 33 (2 000)
ISO 9249/DIN 6271, net kW (hp) 107 (143) 107 (143) 107 (143) 125 (168) 125 (168)
Track length / track gauge mm 4 460 / 2 390 4 170 / 2 200 4 460 / 2 040 4 650 / 2 590 4 460 / 2 390
Bucket capacity m3 0,9-1,55 0,75-1,38 0,75-1,38 1,15-1,98 1,05-1,8
Lifting capacity
along undercarriage t 7,1 6,6 7,1 9,1 8,9
at reach / height m 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5
Breakout force, SAE kN 130,4 130,4 130,4 156,9 156,9
Max. Digging reach m 9,9 9,9 9,9 10,3 10,3
Max. Digging depth m 6,7 6,7 6,7 7,0 7,0
Operating weight t 21,3-22,3 20,9-21,8 21,5-22,2 24,9-25,8 24,8-25,7

Volvo EC290B LC Volvo EC290B NLC Volvo EC360B LC Volvo EC360B NLC Volvo EC460B LC *
Engine Volvo D7D ECE2 Volvo D7D ECE2 Volvo D12C EDE2 Volvo D12C EDE2 Volvo D12C EBE2
Rated output, at r/s (r/min) 32 (1 900) 32 (1 900) 28 (1 700) 28 (1 700) 32 (1 900)
ISO 9249/DIN 6271, net kW (hp) 143 (192) 143 (192) 184 (247) 184 (247) 228 (306)
Track length / track gauge mm 4 870 / 2 590 4 665 / 2 390 5 180 / 2 740 4 962 / 2 390 5 370 / 2 740
Bucket capacity m3 1,08-2,1 0,95-1,88 1,68-3,0 1,35-2,45 1,8-3,73
Lifting capacity
along undercarriage t 10,8 10,2 11,3 10,2 13,8
at reach / height m 6,0 / 1,5 6,0 / 1,5 7,5 / 1,5 7,5 / 1,5 7,5 / 1,5
Breakout force, SAE kN 172,6 172,6 209,0 209,0 244,2
Max. Digging reach m 10,7 10,7 11,2 11,2 12,0
Max. Digging depth m 7,3 7,3 7,5 7,5 7,7
Operating weight t 28,6-29,9 28,4-29,7 37,1-38,4 36,3-37,5 45,1-46,6

Volvo EC210B LR Volvo EC240B LR Volvo EC290B LR

Engine Volvo D6D EFE2 Volvo D7D EEE2 Volvo D7D ECE2
Rated output, at r/s (r/min) 32 (1 900) 33 (2 000) 32 (1 900)
ISO 9249/DIN 6271, net kW (hp) 107 (143) 125 (168) 143 (192)
Track length / track gauge mm 4 460 / 2 390 4 650 / 2 590 4 870 / 2 590
Bucket capacity m3 0,52 0,52 0,52 / 0,57
Lifting capacity
along undercarriage t 3,0 3,3 3,7
at reach / height m 10,5 / 1,5 10,5 / 1,5 10,5 / 1,5
Breakout force, SAE kN 68,6 68,6 69,1
Max. Digging reach m 15,8 18,3 18,6
Max. Digging depth m 12,1 14,4 14,8
Operating weight t 23,2 27,6 31,6

* Also available upon request with retractable undercarriage. 11

 Volvo Construction Equipment is different. It’s designed, built
and supported in a different way. That difference comes from
our 170-year engineering heritage. A heritage of thinking first
about the people who actually use the machines. About how to
help them be safer, more comfortable, more productive. About
the environment we all share. The result of that thinking is a
growing range of machines and a global support network
dedicated to helping you do more. People around the world
are proud to use Volvo. And we’re proud of what makes
Volvo different – More care. Built In.

All products are not 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.

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