EC20B - Volvo Construction Equipment

DIG IN TO SOLID PERFORMANCE.When you want a strong and reliable compactexcavator to meet your toughest demands - lookto the Volvo EC20B. Its compact design is big onversatility, comfort and performance. Built for easyoperation and maintenance, it’s the most costeffectivebusiness investment you’ll ever make.Move with precisionThe Volvo EC20B is also built forprecision work. Utilizing the besttechnology available, the closedcentreload-sensing hydraulic systemdelivers precise control under anycondition. Hydraulic speed relies onlyon the position of the control lever,regardless of the load or number ofmovements. This quality allows you tocombine all machine movements forfine precision and more productivework.Increase your speed andproductivityThe units also feature two travelspeeds for fast cycle times that saveboth time and money. The exclusivequick coupling system lets you easilyconnect an attachment or bucketright from the cab for increasedspeed and efficiency.Compact by designThe hydraulic offset of the boomreduces the overall excavatordimensions, helping you work in tightspaces and alongside walls. Inaddition, the wrap-around shape ofthe counterweight providesprotection against rear impact.Built strongThe EC20B features a double-yokepivot that doubles the bearing surfaceon the chassis. There is also a longpin that distributes the stress, forreduced wear and longer life. Theboom and dipper structuresincorporate cast steel parts on heavilystressed areas. Sturdy steel platesprotect all hydraulic connectors. Forreduced operating costs, a hydraulicmotor drives the crown gear directly,without a reduction gear, offering nowear or play. Heavy-duty towing andanchor points make craning jobseasier. An optional anti-theft keypadlocks the machine’s starting andhydraulic function for added safety.Jobsite flexibilityThe variable-width chassis offers thechoice of two cost-effectiveproduction options. Choose theexceptional stability of an extra-widechassis or the versatility of a machinethat can fit through small spaces, withan overall width reduced to less than1 m. The 250 mm wide tracks offerexcellent stability, traction and longlife. For increased flexibility, the bladesystem offers two side extensions.Each blade can be fitted or removedwithout tools to save time and money.• Extendible track and blade.• Two-speed travel for greater mobility.2• Quick coupler for fast, easy changes.