To assist indoor demolition contractors, Volvo Construction Equipment has updated its EC18 Electric mini excavator with a straight boom.
The EC18 Electric is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator that is optimally sized for indoor demolition. The new straight boom option delivers a 10 per cent higher pin height than the standard boom configuration.
The straight boom configuration made its debut at the Demolition New Orleans.
“Electric compact excavators’ lack of emissions and reduced noise have made them popular options for indoor demolition,” said Tony den Hoed, Director of Demolition Strategic Accounts at Volvo.
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“Contractors told us that a straight boom on the EC18 Electric would give them the extra height needed to reach ceilings while still easily fitting through doorways. Nimble machines are critical for indoor demolition, and we welcomed the opportunity to provide a solution that will help our customers win more jobs.”
On the EC18 Electric excavator, the straight boom option offers nearly 4-metres of working height (with bucket) and can be equipped with a range of attachments weighing up to 204 kg.
It can also be factory-fitted with a demolition guarding package to better protect the operator and the machine.
As more contractors bid on jobs with emission reduction requirements and more safety inspectors emphasize dust and noise control, electric equipment is proving to be a simple way to demonstrate a commitment to the shift.
For Robles1, a Texas-based demolition company, the EC18 Electric excavator sets them apart from competition as they take on hard plaster, concrete and more.
“Most interior demo guys aren’t equipped with a fleet of electric machines that keep emissions down, but we are,” said Adam Robles, Director of Operations. “Some electric machines feel slower, but the EC18 Electric has the speed and strength for the duration of the battery charge.”
The straight boom option will allow contractors to reach higher and work faster as they take on a growing number of fume- and noise-restricted jobs.
Volvo will begin taking orders for the EC18 Electric with a straight boom that is fitted right from the factory starting in mid-2025.
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