Volvo Construction Equipment unveils new generation short swing wheeled excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has taken its EWR170 and EWR150 short swing wheeled excavators to new heights with a new generation launch featuring an industry-first retractable ladder for safer access. The new generation machines are now available in Region Europe and sees a range of improvements including increased reach, increased lifting capacity, reduction in front swing radius by more than 0.5m and a 10% increase in engine power in the EWR150. A Volvo-patented electronically retractable ladder will also be introduced to the models from 2026, alongside new 4-wheel steering. Continue reading Volvo Construction Equipment unveils new generation short swing wheeled excavators at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.

May 28, 2025 - 05:25

Volvo Construction Equipment unveils new generation short swing wheeled excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has taken its EWR170 and EWR150 short swing wheeled excavators to new heights with a new generation launch featuring an industry-first retractable ladder for safer access.

The new generation machines are now available in Region Europe and sees a range of improvements including increased reach, increased lifting capacity, reduction in front swing radius by more than 0.5m and a 10% increase in engine power in the EWR150.

A Volvo-patented electronically retractable ladder will also be introduced to the models from 2026, alongside new 4-wheel steering.

Continue reading Volvo Construction Equipment unveils new generation short swing wheeled excavators at Industrial Vehicle Technology International.