The Evolution of Excavator Cabs

When you think about heavy equipment, it’s easy to focus on power and performance — but the design of an excavator’s cab and the tech inside it matter just as much. You’ve spent long hours in the seat, so you know how important comfort and functionality are for staying productive and avoiding fatigue. And it’s […]

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10 Fundamentals of Compaction in Construction and Roadbuilding

Compaction is one of the most critical steps in construction and roadwork, directly impacting the longevity and durability of the finished surface. Whether you work with asphalt or soil, achieving proper compaction is essential to create a solid, stable foundation that resists settling, cracking and deformation over time. Yet compaction isn’t as simple as rolling […]

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Understanding Equipment as a Service (EaaS)

Ever feel like you’re spending more time managing your heavy equipment than actually using it? Between maintenance, repairs and the constant juggling of finances, fleet management can be a real challenge. What if there was a different way? Here at Volvo, we’ve been thinking about this question a lot — and as a result, we […]

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Volvo introduces straight boom for electric mini Excavators

Customers are seeing success with Volvo Construction Equipment’s electric mini excavators for indoor demolition work but noted that one key update could make them even better: a straight boom. The EC18 Electric, a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator that is optimally sized for indoor demolition, now includes a straight boom option with a 10% higher pin height […]

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Volvo brings hydraulic hybrid technology to new-gen excavators with five new models

New models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency and a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions Volvo Construction Equipment is bringing its proven, industry-leading hydraulic hybrid technology to the newest generation of excavators with the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid and EC500 Hybrid. Not only do these 26-ton to 50-ton crawlers represent the future of excavator design, but […]

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7 Steps To Maximize Heavy Equipment Longevity

For any of you who use heavy equipment every day — construction, mining, logging operations and so on — we know maximizing the life of your machines is not only a practical goal but also a key strategy to control your costs and improve overall equipment efficiency. The longer your machines are operational, the lower […]

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Tips To Avoid Over Compaction in COnstruction

Over compaction can be a costly and time-consuming issue on construction and roadbuilding sites. Whether you’re building a new highway or preparing a site for a new facility, knowing how to avoid over compaction ensures you get the job done right the first time. Here are some key considerations for those of you running asphalt […]

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10 Things You’ll Love About New Volvo ADTS

Here at Volvo, we recently launched our redesigned series of articulated dump trucks. These new ADTs are built to move more material at a lower cost and can easily travel over the roughest terrain. They also feature a sleek, new exterior that you’ll notice right off the bat. They look incredible — and their performance, as […]

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Volvo unveils new-gen Articulated Haulers packed with productivity and safety upgrades

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment to provide cutting-edge, safe and productive solutions for the most rugged worksites with its fully revamped lineup of articulated haulers. Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment to provide cutting-edge, safe and productive solutions for the most rugged worksites with its fully […]

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