Volvo Construction Equipment has added the first wheeled models to its latest excavator series with the North American introduction of the EWR150 and EWR170.
The medium-sized wheeled excavators offer increased lifting capacity and reach compared to the previous generation models. In addition to each model’s already class-leading short tail-swing radius, their front-swing radii are now nearly 60cm shorter, making them even better choices for confined spaces.
The original EWR150 and EWR170 were introduced in North America in 2018, when wheeled excavators were still relatively new on the continent. Wider lift cylinders give the updated EWR150 and EWR170 more lifting capacity over the front of the machine, while reach is extended by a longer two-piece boom.
The next-gen EWR150 provides nearly 10% more power with its new 115kW engine, equipping it for tough tasks and matching the existing power of the EWR170. This contributes to faster cycle times, increased digging force and the ability to handle larger attachments. Swing torque is also increased by 10%, enabling more controlled and efficient machine movements.
The EWR150 and EWR170 can be customised with three different arm lengths each, an outrigger or blade added to the front or rear and an optional 2.7m-wide axle for additional stability when lifting over the side.
Both are compatible with a wide range of attachments, including buckets and breakers. For hydraulic attachments, the X1 and X3 auxiliary lines are now larger to reduce pressure losses, and flow on the X3 has increased from 70-120litres/minute, providing the pressure needed to operate a Steelwrist tiltrotator. A third line (X4) is available as an option.
