Volvo recently unleashed its biggest redesign in 20 years for its midsize and large excavators with the new F-Series.
Along with the new series is all-new model nomenclature, which no longer carries the series’ letter on the machine and more closely matches the excavator’s weight.
On The Dirt, we get a rundown on the many upgrades on the eight new F-Series models, from Volvo excavator product manager Sung Sook “SS” Kim.
The F-Series brings increased productivity, new styling, a completely redesigned cab, more safety features and a host of new technology from the previous E-Series models.
The newest models in the F-Series are the EC210, EC230, EC260, EC300, EC370, EC400, EC500 and a short-swing radius ECR145. The excavators range in size from 32,500 to 116,000 pounds.
To learn more about Volvo’s biggest excavator redesign in two decades, check out the latest episode of The Dirt.
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In This Episode:
- 00:00 – Volvo F-Series Excavators: Complete Overview
- 00:30 – F-Series Excavator Models
- 02:14 – Cab Improvements
- 08:41 – Productivity and Fuel Efficiency Improvements
- 15:16 – Technological Improvements
- 18:01 – Serviceability and Safety Improvements
- 22:50 – Final Thoughts
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