VOLVO EXCAVATOR

EC160B LC
EC160B NLC
MONOBLOCK/2-PIECE BOOM

• Engine power, gross: • Contronics, Volvo’s advanced • Strong digging equipment,

90 kW (121 hp) mode selection system and produced by robotic welding
• Operating weight: electronically controlled system • High lifting, breakout and tearout
LC: 16,6 ~ 18,8 t • 2 variable displacement axial forces for tough digging
NLC: 16,5 ~ 18,7 t piston pumps. Independent and conditions
• Buckets (SAE): simultaneous movements of the • Undercarriage
775 ~ 1 225 l digging equipment are controlled _ LC: Longer undercarriage for
by "Automatic Sensing Work excellent stability
• Turbocharged VOLVO diesel Mode". _ NLC: Narrow width for easier
engine with direct injection and • Cab transportation
charged air cooler meets EU – Ergonomic environment for • Auxiliary hydraulic valve is
Stage II requirements easier operator use standard
– Low sound level • Prepared for a number of optional
– Filtered air items
– Hydraulic dampening mounts
 ENGINE SLEW SYSTEM
The engine is a turbocharged, 4-stroke diesel engine with The slew system uses 2 axial piston motors, driving 2
water cooling, direct injection and a charged air cooler that planetary gearboxes for maximum torque. An automatic
easily meets EU Stage II requirements. holding brake and anti-rebound valves are standard.
The engine has been developed especially for excavator
use, providing good fuel economy, low noise levels and a Max. slew speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,9 rpm
long service life.
Air Filter: 3-stage
Automatic Idling System: Reduces engine speed to idle
when the levers and pedals are not activated resulting in less
fuel consumption and low cab noise levels.
Low-Emission Engine:
Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VOLVO
DRIVE
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D6D EHE2
Power output at . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 r/s (1 900 rpm) Each track is powered by an automatic two-speed shift
Net (ISO 9249/ travel motor. The track brakes are multi-disc, spring-applied
DIN 6271) . . . . . . . . . . . 81 kW (110 ps / 109 hp) and hydraulic released. The travel motor, brake and planetary
Gross (SAE J1995) . . . . . . . . 90 kW (122 ps / 121 hp) gears are well protected within the track frame.
Max. torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 542 N.m at 1 450 rpm
No. of cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Max. tractive effort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 kN
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,7 l Max. travel speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,0 / 5,6 km/h
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 mm Gradeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35o (70%)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 mm

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNDERCARRIAGE

High capacity electrical system that is well-protected. The undercarriage has a robust X-shaped frame, greased
Waterproof double-lock harness plugs are used to secure and sealed track chains are standard.
corrosion free connections. The main relays and solenoid
valves are shielded to prevent damage. The master switch is No. of track shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 44
standard. Link pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 mm
Shoe width, triple grouser . . . . . . . . . . 500 / 600 / 700 /
Contronics, provides advanced monitoring of machine 800 / 900 mm
functions and important diagnostic information. No. of bottom rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 7
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 V No. of top rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 2
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 12 V
Battery capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Ah
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 V / 80 A

SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES

Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 l
Hydraulic system, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 l
Hydraulic tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 l
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 l
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 l
Slew reduction unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,6 l
Travel reduction unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 5,8 l
 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAB
The hydraulic system, also known as the “Automatic Sensing The operator’s cab has easy access via a wide door opening.
Work Mode”, is designed for high-productivity, high-digging The cab is supported on hydraulic dampening mounts to
capacity, high-maneuvering precision and good fuel economy. reduce shock and vibration levels. These along with sound
The summation system, boom, arm and slew priority along absorbing lining provide low noise levels. The cab has
with boom and arm regeneration provide optimum excellent all-round visibility. The front windshield can easily
performance. slide up into the ceiling and the lower front glass can be
The following important functions are included in the system: removed and stored in the side door.

Summation system: Combines the flow of both hydraulic Integrated air conditioning and heating system:
pumps to ensure quick cycle times and high productivity. The pressurized and filtered cab air is supplied by an
Boom priority: Gives priority to the boom operation for faster automatically controlled fan. The air is distributed throughout
raising when loading or performing deep excavations. the cab from 13 vents.
Arm priority: Gives priority to the arm operation for faster Ergonomic operator’s seat: The adjustable seat and joystick
cycle times in leveling and for increased bucket filling when console move independently to accommodate the operator.
digging. The seat has nine different adjustments plus a seat belt to for
Slew priority: Gives priority to slew functions for faster the operator’s comfort and safety.
simultaneous operations.
Sound Level:
Regeneration system: Prevents cavitation and provides flow to
Sound level in cab
other movements during simultaneous operations for maximum
according to ISO 6396 . . . . . . . . . . . . . LpA 72 dB(A)
productivity.
External sound level
Power boost: All digging and lifting forces are increased. according to ISO 6395
and EU Directive 2000/14/EC . . . . . . . . LwA 101 dB(A)
Holding valves: Boom and arm holding valves prevent the
digging equipment from creeping.
Power Max: All function speeds are increased.
Main pump:
Type . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum flow . . . 2 x 145 l/min
Pilot pump:
Type . . . . . . . . . . . Gear pump
Maximum flow . . . 1 x 19 l/min
Hydraulic motors:
Travel . . . . . . . . . . Variable displacement axial piston motor
with mechanical brake
Slew . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed displacement axial piston motor with
mechanical brake
Relief valve setting:
Implement . . . . . . . 32,4 / 34,3 Mpa
Travel circuit . . . . . 34,3 Mpa
Slew circuit . . . . . . 26,5 Mpa
Pilot circuit . . . . . . 3,9 Mpa
Hydraulic cylinders:
Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø115 x 1 165 mm
1st boom of 2-piece boom . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø115 x 1 165 mm
2nd boom of 2-piece boom . . . . . . . . . 1
Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø160 x 950 mm
Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø120 x 1 345 mm
Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Bore x Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ø105 x 1 000 mm
 GROUND PRESSURE

LC undercarriage with 5,2 m monoblock boom, 2,6 m arm, 570 l (470 kg) bucket and 2 850 kg counterweight.
Description Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure Overall width
500 mm 16 580 kg 47,0 kPa 2 700 mm
600 mm 16 800 kg 39,7 kPa 2 800 mm
Triple grouser 700 mm 17 010 kg 34,4 kPa 2 900 mm
800 mm 17 230 kg 30,5 kPa 3 000 mm
900 mm 17 670 kg 27,8 kPa 3 200 mm

LC undercarriage dozer blade with 5,2 m monoblock boom, 2,6 m arm, 570 l (470 kg) bucket and 2 850 kg counterweight.
Description Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure Overall width
500 mm 17 710 kg 50,2 kPa 2 800 mm
600 mm 17 930 kg 42,4 kPa 2 800 mm
Triple grouser 700 mm 18 140 kg 36,7 kPa 2 900 mm
800 mm 18 360 kg 32,5 kPa 3 000 mm
900 mm 18 800 kg 29,6 kPa 3 200 mm

NLC undercarriage with 5,2 m monoblock boom, 2,6 m arm, 570 l (470 kg) bucket and 2 850 kg counterweight.
Description Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure Overall width
500 mm 16 480 kg 46,7 kPa 2 490 mm
600 mm 16 700 kg 39,5 kPa 2 590 mm
Triple grouser 700 mm 16 910 kg 34,2 kPa 2 690 mm
800 mm 17 130 kg 30,4 kPa 2 790 mm
900 mm 17 570 kg 27,7 kPa 2 990 mm

NLC undercarriage dozer blade with 5,2 m monoblock boom, 2,6 m arm, 570 l (470 kg) bucket and 2 850 kg counterweight.
Description Shoe width Operating weight Ground pressure Overall width
500 mm 17 610 kg 49,9 kPa 2 590 mm*
600 mm 17 830 kg 42,1 kPa 2 590 mm
Triple grouser 700 mm 18 040 kg 36,5 kPa 2 690 mm
800 mm 18 260 kg 32,4 kPa 2 790 mm
900 mm 18 700 kg 29,5 kPa 2 990 mm
*Overall width = 2 490 mm, but with dozer the width = 2 590 mm
 MAX. PERMITTED BUCKETS
Note: 1. Bucket size based on ISO 7451, heaped material with a 1:1 angle of repose.
2. “Max permitted sizes” are for reference only and are not necessarily available from the factory.

Max. permitted sizes for direct fit buckets:

LC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
GP bucket 1,5 t/m3 l 1 225 1 150 1 050
GP bucket 1,8 t/m3 l 1 050 1 000 925

Max. permitted sizes for S6 quick fit buckets:

LC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
GP bucket 1,5 t/m3 l 1 175 1 100 1025
3
GP bucket 1,8 t/m l 1 025 950 875

Max. permitted sizes for S1 quick fit buckets:

LC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
3
GP bucket 1,5 t/m l 1 150 1 075 1 000
GP bucket 1,8 t/m3 l 1 000 950 875

Max. permitted sizes for direct fit buckets:

NLC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
GP bucket 1,5 t/m3 l 1 075 1 025 925
3
GP bucket 1,8 t/m l 950 850 775

Max. permitted sizes for S6 quick fit buckets:

NLC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
3
GP bucket 1,5 t/m l 1 050 975 900
3
GP bucket 1,8 t/m l 1 025 875 825

Max. permitted sizes for S1 quick fit buckets:

NLC undercarriage with counterweight 2 850 kg
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
3
GP bucket 1,5 t/m l 1 025 875 825
GP bucket 1,8 t/m3 l 950 825 775
 DIMENSIONS
L A
D

C
M
E

F
K

J
G I
H B

L'

M'

LC
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
A. Overall width of superstructure mm 2 450 2 450 2 450
B. Overall width mm 2 800 2 800 2 800
C. Overall height of cab mm 2 900 2 900 2 900
D. Tail slew radius mm 2 450 2 450 2 450
E. Overall height of engine hood mm 2 190 2 190 2 190
F. Counterweight clearance * mm 1 010 1 010 1 010
G. Tumbler length mm 3 180 3 180 3 180
H. Track length mm 3 980 3 980 3 980
I. Track gauge mm 2 200 2 200 2 200
J. Shoe width mm 600 600 600
K. Min. ground clearance * mm 460 460 460
L. Overall length mm 8 780 8 670 8 710
L'. Overall length mm 8 600 8 520 8 520
M. Overall height of boom mm 2 980 2 900 3 020
M'. Overall height of boom mm 2 770 2 770 2 930
* Without shoe grouser
 DIMENSIONS

NLC
5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
A. Overall width of superstructure mm 2 450 2 450 2 450
B. Overall width mm 2 490 2 490 2 490
C. Overall height of cab mm 2 900 2 900 2 900
D. Tail slew radius mm 2 450 2 450 2 450
E. Overall height of engine hood mm 2 190 2 190 2 190
F. Counterweight clearance * mm 1 010 1 010 1 010
G. Tumbler length mm 3 180 3 180 3 180
H. Track length mm 3 980 3 980 3 980
I. Track gauge mm 1 990 1 990 1 990
J. Shoe width mm 500 500 500
K. Min. ground clearance * mm 460 460 460
L. Overall length mm 8 780 8 670 8 710
L'. Overall length mm 8 600 8 520 8 520
M. Overall height of boom mm 2 980 2 900 3 020
M'. Overall height of boom mm 2 770 2 770 2 930
* Without shoe grouser

Boom
Description 5,2 m 5,0 m 2-piece
Length 5 400 mm 5 200 mm
Height Height 1 640 mm 1 270 mm
Width 565 mm 565 mm
Weight 1 350 kg 1 600 kg
* Includes cylinder, pin and piping
Length

Arm
Description 2,3 m 2,6 m 3,0 m
Height Length 3 240 mm 3 500 mm 3 900 mm
Height 855 mm 855 mm 845 mm
Width 395 mm 395 mm 395 mm
Length Weight 760 kg 775 kg 840 kg
* Includes cylinder, piping and linkage

Front dozer blade

Measurement
Description
LC NLC
A A. Height 516 mm 516 mm
Width 2 800 mm 2 590 mm
B Weight 600 kg 575 kg
B. Lift height 710 mm 710 mm

C C. Digging depth 607 mm 607 mm

 WORKING RANGES & DIGGING FORCES

A
B
(m) H
9

F
4

G 3

-1

-2

C D E -3

-4

-5

-6

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (m)

2 440 mm

5,2 m monoblock boom with direct fit GP bucket

5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
A. Max. digging reach mm 8 650 8 970 9 340
B. Max. digging reach on ground mm 8 490 8 810 9 180
C. Max. digging depth mm 5 740 6 040 6 440
D. Max. digging depth (2,44 m level) mm 5 430 5 770 6 200
E. Max. vertical wall digging depth mm 4 070 4 540 4 960
F. Max. cutting height mm 8 530 8 790 9 000
G. Max. dumping height mm 6 110 6 340 6 540
H. Min. front slew radius mm 3 070 3 070 3 070

Digging forces with direct fit bucket

5,2 m Boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
Bucket radius mm 1 315 1 315 1 315
Breakout force _ bucket (Normal / Power boost) SAE kN 99,2 / 105,2 99,2 / 105,2 99,2 / 105,2
Breakout force _ bucket (Normal / Power boost) ISO kN 111,3 / 118,1 111,3 / 118,1 111,3 / 118,1
Tearout force _ arm (Normal / Power boost) SAE kN 84,9 / 90,1 75,5 / 80,0 68,4 / 72,6
Tearout force _ arm (Normal / Power boost) ISO kN 87,3 / 92,6 77,4 / 82,1 69,9 / 74,1
Rotation angle, bucket deg 174 174 174
 WORKING RANGES & DIGGING FORCES

A
B
(m)
H
11

10

F 5

4
G
3

-1

-2

C D E
-3

-4

-5

-6

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (m)

2 440 mm

5,0 m 2-piece boom with direct fit bucket

5,0 m 2-piece boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
A. Max. digging reach mm 8 550 8 870 9 240
B. Max. digging reach on ground mm 8 380 8 700 9 090
C. Max. digging depth mm 5 210 5 530 5 930
D. Max. digging depth (2,44 m level) mm 5 090 5 410 5 810
E. Max. vertical wall digging depth mm 4 070 4 430 4 830
F. Max. cutting height mm 9 510 9 820 10 120
G. Max. dumping height mm 6 920 7 210 7 520
H. Min. front slew radius mm 2 290 2 250 2 350

Digging forces with direct fit bucket

5,0 m 2-piece boom
Description Unit
2,3 m Arm 2,6 m Arm 3,0 m Arm
Bucket radius mm 1 315 1 315 1 315
Breakout force _ bucket (Normal / Power boost) SAE kN 99,2 / 105,2 99,2 / 105,2 99,2 / 105,2
Breakout force _ bucket (Normal / Power boost) ISO kN 111,3 / 118,1 111,3 / 118,1 111,3 / 118,1
Tearout force _ arm (Normal / Power boost) SAE kN 84,9 / 90,1 75,5 / 80,0 68,4 / 72,6
Tearout force _ arm (Normal / Power boost) ISO kN 87,3 / 92,6 77,4 / 82,1 69,9 / 74,1
Rotation angle, bucket deg 174 174 174
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B LC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

6,0 m kg *4 210 3 680 5 880

4,5 m kg *4 670 *4 670 *4 380 3 500 4 110 2 890 6 760

3,0 m kg *6 170 5 130 4 830 3 360 3 640 2 540 7 220

with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 240 4 800 4 680 3 210 3 470 2 410 7 340

monoblock boom
0 m kg 7 030 4 610 4 560 3 100 3 560 2 450 7 140
5,2 m + arm 2,3 m
-1,5 m kg *9 840 8 660 6 980 4 570 4 520 3 070 3 970 2 710 6 590

-3,0 m kg *12 170 8 810 7 050 4 640 5 080 3 440 5 590

-4,5 m kg

6,0 m kg *3 900 3 600 *3 830 3 340 6 270

4,5 m kg *4 300 *4 300 *4 120 3 540 *3 760 2 690 7 100

3,0 m kg *9 120 *9 120 *5 810 5 200 *4 770 3 390 3 440 2 400 3 410 2 380 7 540
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 280 4 840 4 690 3 230 3 370 2 340 3 270 2 270 7 650

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 100 *5 100 7 040 4 620 4 560 3 110 3 340 2 300 7 460
5,2 m + arm 2,6 m
-1,5 m kg *5 250 *5 250 *9 000 8 600 6 960 4 550 4 500 3 050 3 670 2 520 6 940

-3,0 m kg *9 380 *9 380 *12 590 8 740 7 010 4 600 4 560 3 100 6 000

-4,5 m kg *10 100 9 040 *6 960 5 040 4 350

6,0 m kg *3 450 *3 450 *3 240 3 000 6 720

4,5 m kg *3 750 3 560 *3 180 2 460 7 500

3,0 m kg *7 710 *7 710 *5 270 5 260 *4 430 3 400 3 440 2 400 3 160 2 200 7 910
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg *5 140 *5 140 *6 970 4 870 4 700 3 230 3 360 2 320 3 030 2 090 8 020

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 570 *5 570 7 030 4 610 4 540 3 080 3 280 2 250 3 080 2 110 7 840
5,2 m + arm 3,0 m
-1,5 m kg *4 800 *4 800 *8 430 *8 430 6 910 4 500 4 460 3 010 3 350 2 290 7 350

-3,0 m kg *8 160 *8 160 *13 000 8 590 6 930 4 520 4 470 3 020 4 030 2 740 6 470

-4,5 m kg *11 010 8 850 7 100 4 670 6 060 4 050 4 990

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B LC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

7,5 m kg *5 560 *5 560 4 120

6,0 m kg *6 450 5 680 *4 800 3 760 5 740

4,5 m kg *7 860 *7 860 *6 990 5 480 4 970 3 450 4 190 2 910 6 640
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg 7 630 5 100 4 820 3 310 3 690 2 540 7 110

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 220 4 740 4 650 3 160 3 520 2 410 7 230
5,0 m + arm 2,3 m
0 m kg 6 990 4 540 4 530 3 050 3 620 2 460 7 030

-1,5 m kg *10 050 8 550 6 950 4 510 4 510 3 030 4 060 2 750 6 470

-3,0 m kg *5 350 4 610 *4 090 3 610 5 380

7,5 m kg *4 790 *4 790 *4 350 *4 350 4 670

6,0 m kg *5 550 *5 550 *4 290 3 540 *3 790 3 390 6 140

4,5 m kg *5 870 *5 870 *6 360 5 550 5 020 3 500 *3 650 2 700 6 980
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *11 810 9 780 7 710 5 170 4 850 3 350 3 450 2 380 7 430

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 270 4 790 4 670 3 170 3 340 2 280 3 300 2 260 7 550
5,0 m + arm 2,6 m
0 m kg *5 630 *5 630 7 010 4 550 4 530 3 050 3 380 2 300 7 355

-1,5 m kg *9 670 8 490 6 930 4 490 4 490 3 010 3 750 2 540 6 830

-3,0 m kg *5 940 4 560 *3 950 3 190 5 860

7,5 m kg *4 650 *4 650 *3 600 *3 600 5 270

6,0 m kg *4 680 *4 680 *4 340 3 600 *3 200 3 030 6 600

4,5 m kg *5 140 *5 140 5 060 3 530 *3 080 2 460 7 390

with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *10 820 10 110 *7 350 5 250 4 880 3 370 3 410 2 350 *3 130 2 190 7 810

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg *6 320 *6 320 7 330 4 830 4 680 3 180 3 330 2 270 3 050 2 080 7 930
5,0 m + arm 3,0 m
0 m kg *6 050 *6 050 7 000 4 540 4 510 3 030 3 260 2 210 3 110 2 110 7 740

-1,5 m kg *9 010 8 370 6 880 4 430 4 440 2 960 3 410 2 300 7 240

-3,0 m kg *8 880 8 520 *6 560 4 470 4 480 3 000 *3 940 2 800 6 350

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B NLC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

6,0 m kg *4 210 3 270 5 880

4,5 m kg *4 670 *4 670 *4 380 3 110 4 070 2 560 6 760

3,0 m kg *6 170 4 520 4 780 2 970 3 590 2 240 7 220

with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 150 4 190 4 620 2 820 3 430 2 110 7 340

monoblock boom
0 m kg 6 940 4 010 4 500 2 720 3 510 2 150 7 140
5,2 m + arm 2,3 m
-1,5 m kg *9 840 7 370 6 890 3 970 4 460 2 680 3 910 2 380 6 590

-3,0 m kg *12 170 7 510 6 970 4 030 5 020 3 010 5 590

-4,5 m kg

6,0 m kg *3 900 3 210 *3 830 2 970 6 270

4,5 m kg *4 300 *4 300 *4 120 3 140 *3 760 2 380 7 100

3,0 m kg *9 120 8 350 *5 810 4 580 *4 770 3 000 3 400 2 120 3 370 2 100 7 540
with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 200 4 230 4 640 2 840 3 330 2 050 3 230 1 990 7 650

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 100 *5 100 6 950 4 020 4 500 2 720 3 290 2 010 7 460
5,2 m + arm 2,6 m
-1,5 m kg *5 250 *5 250 *9 000 7 310 6 870 3 950 4 450 2 670 3 630 2 200 6 940

-3,0 m kg *9 380 *9 380 *12 590 7 440 6 920 4 000 4 500 2 720 6 000

-4,5 m kg *10 100 7 720 *6 960 4 400 4 350

6,0 m kg *3 450 3 250 *3 240 2 660 6 720

4,5 m kg *3 750 3 170 *3 180 2 170 7 500

3,0 m kg *7 710 *7 710 *5 270 4 640 *4 430 3 010 3 400 2 120 3 120 1 930 7 910
with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg *5 140 *5 140 *6 970 4 260 4 640 2 840 3 310 2 040 2 990 1 830 8 020

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 570 *5 570 6 940 4 010 4 480 2 700 3 240 1 970 3 040 1 850 7 840
5,2 m + arm 3,0 m
-1,5 m kg *4 800 *4 800 *8 430 7 210 6 820 3 900 4 400 2 620 3 310 2 000 7 350

-3,0 m kg *8 160 *8 160 *13 000 7 300 6 840 3 920 4 420 2 640 3 980 2 400 6 470

-4,5 m kg *11 010 7 550 7 010 4 060 5 980 3 530 4 990

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B NLC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

7,5 m kg *5 560 *5 560 4 120

6,0 m kg *6 450 5 030 *4 800 3 330 5 740

4,5 m kg *7 860 *7 860 *6 990 4 840 4 910 3 050 4 140 2 560 6 640
with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg 7 550 4 480 4 760 2 920 3 640 2 230 7 110

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 130 4 120 4 590 2 760 3 470 2 100 7 230
5,0 m + arm 2,3 m
0 m kg 6 900 3 930 4 470 2 660 3 570 2 140 7 030

-1,5 m kg *10 050 7 240 6 860 3 900 4 450 2 640 4 010 2 400 6 470

-3,0 m kg *5 350 4 000 *4 090 3 150 5 380

7,5 m kg *4 790 *4 790 *4 350 *4 350 4 670

6,0 m kg *5 550 5 110 *4 290 3 140 *3 790 3 000 6 140

4,5 m kg *5 870 *5 870 *6 360 4 910 4 960 3 090 *3 650 2 380 6 980
with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *11 810 8 410 7 630 4 540 4 800 2 950 3 410 2 090 7 430

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 190 4 170 4 610 2 780 3 290 1 990 3 260 1 970 7 550
5,0 m + arm 2,6 m
0 m kg *5 630 *5 630 6 920 3 940 4 470 2 660 3 340 2 010 7 355

-1,5 m kg *9 670 7 180 6 840 3 880 4 430 2 620 3 710 2 220 6 830

-3,0 m kg *5 940 3 950 *3 950 2 780 5 860

7,5 m kg *4 650 *4 650 *3 600 *3 600 5 270

6,0 m kg *4 680 *4 680 *4 340 3 200 *3 200 2 680 6 600

4,5 m kg *5 140 4 990 5 000 3 130 *3 080 2 160 7 390

with 500 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *10 820 8 710 *7 350 4 620 4 820 2 970 3 370 2 060 *3 130 1 910 7 810

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg *6 320 *6 320 7 240 4 200 4 620 2 780 3 280 1 980 3 010 1 810 7 930
5,0 m + arm 3,0 m
0 m kg *6 050 *6 050 6 910 3 930 4 460 2 630 3 220 1 920 3 070 1 830 7 740

-1,5 m kg *9 010 7 070 6 790 3 820 4 380 2 570 3 360 2 000 7 240

-3,0 m kg *8 880 7 210 *6 560 3 860 4 430 2 610 *3 940 2 430 6 350

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B NLC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

6,0 m kg *4 210 3 310 5 880

4,5 m kg *4 670 *4 670 *4 380 3 150 4 120 2 590 6 760

3,0 m kg *6 170 4 570 4 850 3 010 3 640 2 270 7 220

with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 240 4 240 4 680 2 860 3 480 2 140 7 340

monoblock boom
0 m kg 7 030 4 060 4 560 2 750 3 560 2 180 7 140
5,2 m + arm 2,3 m
-1,5 m kg *9 840 7 460 6 980 4 020 4 530 2 720 3 970 2 410 6 590

-3,0 m kg *12 170 7 600 7 060 4 090 5 090 3 050 5 590

-4,5 m kg

6,0 m kg *3 900 3 240 *3 830 3 010 6 270

4,5 m kg *4 300 *4 300 *4 120 3 180 *3 760 2 410 7 100

3,0 m kg *9 120 8 450 *5 810 4 630 *4 770 3 030 3 440 2 150 3 420 2 130 7 540
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg 7 290 4 280 4 700 2,870 3 370 2 080 3 270 2 020 7 650

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 100 *5 100 7 050 4 070 4 570 2 760 3 340 2 040 7 460
5,2 m + arm 2,6 m
-1,5 m kg *5 250 *5 250 *9 000 7 410 6 970 4 010 4 510 2 710 3 680 2 240 6 940

-3,0 m kg *9 380 *9 380 *12 590 7 530 7 020 4 050 4 560 2 750 6 000

-4,5 m kg *10 100 7 820 *6 960 4 450 4 350

6,0 m kg *3 450 3 280 *3 240 2 700 6 720

4,5 m kg *3 750 3 200 *3 180 2 200 7 500

3,0 m kg *7 710 *7 710 *5 270 4 690 *4 430 3 050 3 450 2 140 3 160 1 960 7 910
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 1,5 m kg *5 140 *5 140 *6 970 4 310 4 700 2 870 3 360 2 060 3 030 1 860 8 020

monoblock boom
0 m kg *5 570 *5 570 7 040 4 060 4 550 2 730 3 290 2 000 3 080 1 870 7 840
5,2 m + arm 3,0 m
-1,5 m kg *4 800 *4 800 *8 430 7 300 6 920 3 960 4 470 2 660 3 350 2 030 7 350

-3,0 m kg *8 160 *8 160 *13 000 7 390 6 930 3 970 4 480 2 670 4 040 2 430 6 470

-4,5 m kg *11 010 7 640 7 100 4 110 6 060 3 580 4 990

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 LIFTING CAPACITY (At the arm and without bucket)
Note: For lifting capacity including bucket, simply subtract actual weight of the direct fit bucket or the bucket with quick fit from the following values.

EC160B NLC
Across Lifting
undercarriage hook 1,5 m 3,0 m 4,5 m 6,0 m 7,5 m Max. reach
related
Along to ground
Max.
undercarriage level mm

7,5 m kg *5 560 *5 560 4 120

6,0 m kg *6 450 5 090 *4 800 3 360 5 740

4,5 m kg *7 860 *7 860 *6 990 4 890 4 980 3 090 4 200 2 600 6 640
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg 7 640 4 530 4 820 2 950 3 690 2 260 7 110

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 230 4 170 4 650 2 800 3 520 2 130 7 230
5,0 m + arm 2,3 m
0 m kg 7 000 3 980 4 530 2 690 3 620 2 170 7 030

-1,5 m kg *10 050 7 340 6 960 3 950 4 510 2 670 4 070 2 430 6 470

-3,0 m kg *5 350 4 050 *4 090 3 190 5 380

7,5 m kg *4 790 *4 790 *4 350 *4 350 4 670

6,0 m kg *5 550 5 160 *4 290 3 170 *3 790 3 040 6 140

4,5 m kg *5 870 *5 870 *6 360 4 960 5 020 3 130 *3 650 2 410 6 980
with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *11 870 8 500 7 720 4 600 4 860 2 980 3 460 2 110 7 430

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg 7 280 4 220 4 670 2 820 3 340 2 020 3 310 2 000 7 550
5,0 m + arm 2,6 m
0 m kg *5 630 *5 630 7 010 3 990 4 540 2 690 3 390 2 040 7 355

-1,5 m kg *9 670 7 280 6 940 3 930 4 490 2 650 3 760 2 250 6 830

-3,0 m kg *5 940 4 000 *3 950 2 820 5 860

7,5 m kg *4 650 *4 650 *3 600 *3 600 5 270

6,0 m kg *4 680 *4 680 *4 340 3 230 *3 200 2 710 6 600

4,5 m kg *5 140 5 040 5 070 3 160 *3 080 2 190 7 390

with 600 mm shoe
2 850 kg CWT 3,0 m kg *10 820 8 800 *7 350 4 670 4 890 3 000 3 420 2 090 *3 130 1 940 7 810

2-piece boom
1,5 m kg *6 320 *6 320 7 330 4 260 4 680 2 820 3 330 2 010 3 060 1 840 7 930
5,0 m + arm 3,0 m
0 m kg *6 050 *6 050 7 010 3 980 4 520 2 670 3 260 1 950 3 120 1 860 7 740

-1,5 m kg *9 010 7 160 6 880 3 880 4 440 2 600 3 410 2 030 7 240

-3,0 m kg *8 880 7 300 *6 560 3 910 4 490 2 640 *3 940 2 470 6 350

Notes: 1. Machine in “Fine Mode-F” (Power Boost), for lifting capacities.

2. The above loads are in compliance with SAE J1097 and ISO 10567 Hydraulic Excavator Lifting Capacity Standards.
3. Rated loads do not exceed 87% of hydraulic lifting capacity or 75% of tipping load.
4. Rated loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by hydraulic capacity rather than tipping load.
 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Engine Safety stop/start function Straight travel circuit – Tinted glass
Turbocharged, 4 stroke diesel Overload warning device Automatic two-speed travel motors – Floor mat
engine with water cooling, direct Adjustable monitor Hydraulic oil, ISO VG 46 – Horn
injection and charged air cooler Master switch – Large storage area
that meets EU Stage II Engine restart prevention circuit Superstructure – Pull-up type front window
requirements High capacity halogen lights: Access way with handrail – Removable lower windshield
3-stage air filter with indicator – Frame mounted 2 Tool storage area – Seat belt
Air intake heater – Boom mounted 2 Punched metal anti-slip plates – Safety glass
Electric engine shut-off Batteries, 2 x 12 V / 150 Ah Counterweight, 2 850 kg – Windshield wiper with
Fuel filter and water separator Start motor, 24 V / 4,8 kW Undercover (heavy duty 4,5 mm) intermittent feature
Fuel filler pump: 50 l/min with – Rain shield, front
automatic shut-off Hydraulic system Cab and interior – Sun shield, front, roof, rear
Coolant filter Automatic hydraulic system: Heater & air-conditioner, automatic – Stereo cassette radio
Alternator, 80 A – Summation system Hydraulic dampening cab mounts Anti-vandalism kit assembly
– Boom priority Adjustable operator seat and preparation
Electric / Electronic control – Arm priority joystick control console Master ignition key
system – Slew priority Flexible antenna
Contronics: Boom and arm regeneration valves Hydraulic safety lock lever Undercarriage
– Advanced mode control system Slew anti-rebound valves Control joystick, with 5 switches each Hydraulic track adjusters
– Self-diagnostic system Boom and arm holding valves Cab, all-weather sound suppressed, Greased and sealed track chain
Machine status indication Multi-stage filtering system includes: Track guards
Engine speed sensing power control Cylinder cushioning – Ashtray Undercover (heavy duty 10 mm)
“Power Max” mode system Cylinder contamination seals – Cup holder
Automatic idling system Hose rupture valve: boom – Lighter Service
One-touch power boost Auxiliary hydraulic valve – Door locks Tool kit, daily maintenance

ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT
Cab and interior Track shoes Digging equipment Undercarriage
Seat: 500 / 600 / 700 / 800 / 900 mm Boom: 5,2 m monoblock LC (Long crawler)
– Fabric seat track shoes with triple grousers 5,0 m 2-piece NLC (Narrow long crawler)
– Fabric seat, with heater Arm: 2,3 / 2,6 / 3,0 m
– Fabric seat, with heater and
air suspension

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (Standard in certain markets)

Engine Hydraulic system Cab and interior Undercarriage
Block heater, 120V / 240 V Hose rupture valve: dipper arm Falling object guard (FOG) 1 additional track guard each side
Diesel coolant heater Hydraulic piping Cab mounted falling object
Tropical cooling kit – Hammer & shears: protective structures (FOPS) Service
1 pump flow Safety net for front window Tool kit, full scale
Electric 2 pump flow Lower wiper Spare parts
Extra lamps: Additional return filter Anti-vandalism kit
– Cab-mounted 3, (front 2, rear 1) Pump flow control for hammer
– Counterweight-mounted 1 & shears
Rotating warning beacon Extra piping for slope & rotator
Travel alarm – Slope & rotator
– Grapple
– Oil leak (drain) line
– Quick fit piping
Volvo hydraulic quick-fit, S1, S6 size
Hydraulic oil, ISO VG 32
Hydraulic oil, ISO VG 68
Hydraulic oil, biodegradable 32
Hydraulic oil, biodegradable 46
Boom floating function

All products are not available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications
and designs without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine.

Construction Equipment Ref. No. 21 D 100 0548 English

Printed in Sweden 2005.12-1,0 EXB
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