When working in dig and dump applications, the EC500 Hybrid is a straightforward solution with fast payback. The powerful and efficient EC500 Hybrid boasts up to 17% in improved fuel efficiency and a lower Total Cost of Ownership. Save fuel, lower emissions and boost the profitability of your operation. Now even easier to service and with a comfortable modern cab, it is a machine that meets the requirements of everyone from owner to operator.
With Volvo’s unique hydraulic hybrid technology, the excavator stores the downward movement energy of the boom in an accumulator. The stored energy is then regenerated to support pump operation through an assist motor that drives the engine system. The result is up to 17% greater fuel efficiency when digging and unloading on level ground, while the machine still delivers all the power and performance you expect from a conventional excavator.
Volvo hybrid excavators are not only a quality product in the robust build and engine-wise but also when it comes to operator comfort. Hiring highly skilled operators will be easier when you have quality products. These operators can afford to be picky about what machine they work with, so make sure you are an attractive employer by choosing a Volvo hybrid.
The best way to reduce downtime is to avoid it altogether. Volvo excavators boast some of the longest service intervals in the industry — including 1,000-hour intervals for changing engine oil, hydraulic oil, and fuel filters. Even more synchronized service intervals further increase machine availability and reduce costs.