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Understanding Excavator Hydraulics: Part 2

In Part 1 of this excavator hydraulics series, I covered the fundamentals of excavator hydraulics, including the difference between hydraulic pressure and flow, and how Volvo’s electric-over-hydraulic (EH) system enhances performance. In this second part, I’ll discuss the differences between pilot controls and EH controls, and how those differences impact excavator operation. Key Takeaways Excavator Controls: […]

5 Negative Impacts of Excessively Idling diesel engines

Excessive idling can be more harmful to diesel engines than many operators realize. While it may seem like a harmless way to keep a construction machine ready for use, extended periods of idling can lead to long-term damage and inefficiencies that impact both the performance of your heavy equipment and your bottom line. Here are […]

4 Things Owners Will Love About New Volvo Excavators

Volvo excavators were recently redesigned inside and out — it’s the biggest update to our excavator line in two decades. The newest Volvo excavator models have been upgraded to be more productive and efficient to help you get outstanding results. The new range also looks great and is purpose-built to address the evolving challenges of the construction […]

Volvo Construction Equipment Walks the Talk with Sustainability Demonstration for top U.S. Policymakers

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) brought its industry-leading display of sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event in Washington, D.C. on May 14-16. Volvo CE played an important role at the Celebration of Construction on the National Mall event, held by the AEM […]

Little-Known Volvo Features That Improve Operator Performance

When it comes to operator performance, we’ve seen a lot of men and women out there flat out getting it done. Whether it’s smooth technique, mind-boggling agility or a keen eye for precision, a lot of construction operators know about and use all the features manufacturers build into their equipment to make them more productive, […]

The Right Power with Less Fuel: Using Excavator Work Models

For excavator operators, balancing engine RPM with hydraulic flow should be as simple as possible. That’s why at Volvo, for example, we integrate everything into a single dial. By moving this dial, you change both the pump flow and engine speed — a feature unique to Volvo excavators. By choosing the right work mode, operators get […]

Your Guide to Year-end Tax Benefits on 2022 Equipment Purchases

If you’re looking to put money back to your bottom line this year, your business could save thousands of dollars on new and used equipment purchases. Take advantage of available tax incentives created by the government to encourage businesses to buy equipment and invest in themselves. There are similar tax advantage opportunities in Canada as well. Let’s […]

VCES named Sennebogen tree care dealer of the year

At a recent trade show, Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN LLC, awarded David Hill, president of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) based in Corona, Calif., with eight branches across the state, the SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Industry Dealer of the Year. In late 2019, VCES began representing SENNEBOGEN’s tree care handling line. “VCES’s customer focus enterprise coupled with […]

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