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5 Reasons Every Operator Loves Their Volvo Excavator Cab

From premium safety features and helpful in-cab machine control apps to air-suspended seats, operators across North America love their Volvo cabs. What keeps them going strong all day long? See five differences Volvo excavator cabs make. And these five features are only the beginning. Check out these additional Volvo excavator features that make running a Volvo excavator […]

Power Alternative for Electric Heavy Equipment

Many in our industry sense that the momentum of designing and producing electric heavy equipment is building — I’m one of them. If you plan to attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG in 2023, you’ll likely see many different OEM exhibitors displaying electric equipment as an alternative to their diesel-powered models. With more and more electric heavy equipment making its way […]

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 […]

Operators Love Their Volvos

You could search the web to find different features to piece together your dream excavator — or you could just run a Volvo.The comfort and productivity features we integrate into every machine are the result of decades of operator feedback. THESE 8 FEATURES MAKE RUNNING A VOLVO EXCAVATOR TRULY UNIQUE. 1. WORK MODES With Volvo […]

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 […]

Three Levels of the Volvo Intelligent Compaction System

Volvo Compact Assist is an in-cab app that helps asphalt compactor operators improve productivity and efficiency, while achieving target densities. By using it daily, operators can say goodbye to guess work and confidently monitor the progress of their work from inside the cab. There are three levels (or packages) of our Compact Assist Intelligent Compaction […]

Reviews of Electric Construction Equipment By Early Adopters

As more and more companies consider electric construction equipment to supplement their existing fleet, several contractors have expressed hesitancy — and for good reason. For one thing, emobility is new to the construction industry. Also, while electric makes sense for many now, there are a lot of considerations to think about first before making an […]

AEM’S The Future of Building Report: Our Take

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently released a whitepaper detailing the drivers that influence how the construction industry could transform over the next 10 years in North America — it’s called The Future of Building, and Volvo was a presenting co-sponsor. I was part of the AEM Vision Team that helped identify the trends included […]

Agromin the Largest Organic Waste Recycler in California Relies on Volvo Machines

Agromin is California’s leading organic material processor located in Oxnard and manufactures earth-friendly soil products for farmers, landscapers, and gardeners. Agromin uses Volvo EC220E excavators and L90H wheel loaders with the latest technology to move and manage waste. By using Volvo machines, they are more efficient, save money, and reduce the use of diesel fuel!