Construction Industry News
Volvo Construction Equipment's next-generation 50-tonne excavator goes into production this year and equipped with new automatic safety features, a redesigned cab and longer service intervals. ConExpo showed the unveiling of an EC500 prototype to give delegates a first look. The equipment is made to be adaptable for use in heavy duty tasks in construction, utility, quarrying, and aggregate industries.
Ahead of the start of production, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter, Volvo thinks The model would likely undergo some revisions. It will take the place of Volvo's current EC480E 50 ton excavator. According to Volvo, the cabin will have a new styling, layout and amenities, including a high-definition Co-Pilot screen, keyless entry, wired and wireless smartphone charging, and a new working mode switch.
Volvo Smart View with obstacle detection, which gives operators a 360-degree camera sight, will be installed on the excavator. Radar is a new addition to the camera system that automatically alerts operators to adjacent obstacles. It also determines whether the Approaching obstruction is a human being.
At ConExpo, Volvo debuted the EC500 prototype. The fourth quarter is the planned time for production. For improved control, the EC500 will receive new electric joysticks. According to Volvo, the user will be able to control the hydraulic pumps separately or simultaneously. The company claims that this will increase safety and result in a better ride because the boom may be manipulated independently without influencing track speed. Operators will get Comfort Driver Control so they can move forward, backward and steer with the joysticks. Each operator's hydraulic settings can be customised and stored in Co-Pilot for later retrieval.
