At ConExpo, Volvo Construction Equipment offered attendees a rare preview of its soon-to-be-released 56-tonne excavator.
The all-new EC560 model can take on the biggest bucket in its size class to deliver industry-leading productivity. The excavator will feature a massive 4.6 cubic-metre bucket and deliver 3 per cent more digging force, 10 per cent more swing torque and a heavier counterweight.
The new machine is expected to become commercially available in early 2027, and will become the third largest excavator in the lineup, behind the 95-tonne EC950F and 75-tonne EC750E.
“This model is a direct response to customer demand for a machine that offers the size and strength for heavy production work along with the finesse, fuel efficiency and comfort of our next-gen platform,” said Sejong Ko, Product Manager — Large Excavators at Volvo CE.
“It’s a great example of how we’re growing this series to meet every challenge our customers face.”
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Designed for the most demanding tasks in construction, quarry and aggregates, the 56-ton crawler excavator joins Volvo CE’s modernized excavator series, bridging the gap between existing size classes to offer customers a new level of productivity.
The EC560 excavator combines the operator-centric design of the new generation — including a completely reimagined cab and Human Machine Interface (HMI) — with the durability required for mass excavation and material transport.
The new electro-hydraulic system can significantly reduce fuel consumption by regulating engine speed and hydraulic flow rate based on the task at hand.
The intelligent technology is able to match the amount of energy required to complete the task at hand, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs.
“Volvo CE’s newest excavators offer up optimized electro-hydraulics that provide market-leading cycle time and production potential,” Ko said.
The enhanced main control valve (MCV) uses electronic sensors to monitor the operator’s movements. This information is processed by the excavator’s on-board computer, which processes the information to send commands to the MCV. The result is smooth and precise movement of the excavator’s boom, bucket and other hydraulic components, allowing for more accurate digging and loading.
For improved maintenance, Volvo Ce has synchronized engine oil, hydraulic oil and fuel filter changes at 1,000 hours. As well, grouped filters can be easily accessed via the machine platform, while DEF/UREA filling in completed from ground level.
HVAC filters can also be replaced from inside the cab for a much easier and straightforward process.
“While full details will be released closer to its launch, the EC560 excavator targets top-tier performance in its weight class,” Ko said.
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