Volvo EC 460 crawler excavator technical specifications and description

Volvo began producing equipment in 1927.
The brand's activities are based on principles such as environmental protection, quality and safety. It is no coincidence that the products of the Swedish manufacturer are considered the most reliable and safe in the world. Volvo excavators are among the leaders in their segment. The company is constantly improving the structural elements and engines of its products. The Volvo EC460BLC excavator is one of the flagships of the Swedish brand's line. It is used for work of increased complexity. This special equipment, designed for use in particularly difficult conditions, will cope with any task. "Volvo 460" is used for excavation when creating reservoirs and depressions, for transporting rocks and for road work over large areas. The model is very popular among large organizations engaged in construction and working in quarries.

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The Volvo EC460BLC effectively “bites” into the ground and removes material quite easily. Trouble-free operation during everyday use is guaranteed by a reliable handle and boom, and again by a powerful Swedish-made motor. In addition, the model is distinguished by significant fuel efficiency. According to this indicator, the Volvo 460 is the best in its class, which provides the owner of the equipment with additional profit.

The quality of the Volvo EC460BLC is legendary. In this model you can feel it immediately. To do this, just open the service hatches and look at the thickness of the amplifiers and frame. For most operators, the Swedish excavator is the standard of quality and safety.

Reliability indicators in the Volvo 460 are ensured by:

• reinforced superstructure with double welded seam in the corners;
• reinforced undercarriage frame, increasing reliability during constant use;
• improved track link connections that have longer service life and do not require lubrication;
• reinforced boom and arm.

Equipment uptime is increased by:

• ease of control;
• convenient access to main elements and centralized lubrication points;
• ease of maintenance and easy access to service points.

Volvo EC460BLC is an indispensable assistant with which you can perform work of any complexity. The excavator is ready to work in any conditions and bring profit to the business.

Purpose

The Volvo EC460 excavator is a particularly popular piece of equipment in construction, various industries, mining, quarries, road repair services and coal mining companies.

This excavator performs the following list of works: digging trenches and pits: excavation of soil and other materials; laying of pipelines; loosening frozen soils and rocks; opening of asphalt and concrete surfaces; cleaning work areas from industrial waste; leveling work sites; loading and unloading of bulk and lump materials; destruction of concrete and reinforced concrete structures; drilling various wells and much more.

Specifications

The weight of the Volvo EC460BLC excavator in operating condition is 45,100 kg. Overall dimensions of the model:

• length – 11560 mm;
• width – 3340 mm;
• height – 3250 mm;
• horizontal reach – 10580 mm;
• The width of the caterpillar tracks is 700 mm.

Performance characteristics:

• bucket volume – 2.9 cubic meters;
• digging depth – 6570 mm;
• scooping force – 246.1 kN;
• maximum digging radius – 12100 mm;
• maximum digging depth – 7700 mm;
• load capacity – 13600 kg;
• maximum traction force – 324 kN.

special equipment is capable of moving at a speed of 2.9-4.6 km/h.

Volvo crawler excavator

The modern Volvo EC 460 BLC excavator occupies a leading position in the global line of flagships of this special equipment. The machine is used to perform construction work of increased complexity, in particular for the development of industrial pits or bulk embankments. The Volvo EC460 is capable of operating in the harshest climatic conditions and, regardless of temperature, performs at a high level. A similar range of work can be performed using the EK 270 Kranex excavator.

Using this technique, specialists create soil excavations in which reservoirs will be built in the future.

The machine has gained enormous popularity in large construction organizations, and also works successfully in quarries where a high level of productivity is required. The Swedish-made motor provides maximum performance when working with soils of varying complexity. The excavator literally digs into the soil, simultaneously scooping up large volumes of bulk materials.

The main differences of this excavator:

• fuel efficiency;
• high work productivity;
• wide range of settings;
• high level of comfort;
• reinforced backhoe boom;
• ease of control and unpretentiousness;

Like any Swedish equipment, the EC 460 BLC excavator complies with all European safety and environmental standards. The equipment can increase its efficiency by working in tandem with medium and heavy tonnage trucks.

Design features of the EC 460 BLC

Modern Volvo EC 460 equipment, the price of which is quite low compared to the Japanese market for special vehicles, is built on a tracked chassis. The track base itself is attached to the supporting base of the frame. The frame is made of high-strength steel, with the addition of aluminum and zinc, so that during operation in difficult conditions the load-bearing elements are not subject to the negative effects of corrosion and oxidation. The key part of the turntable is mounted on a metal frame. The circle is attached by screwing with special hardened bolts that can withstand any mechanical damage and do not stretch over time. The rotating frame, which is installed on the circle, houses the working body itself, the “backhoe”, the operator’s cabin and the engine compartment. The diesel engine is located immediately behind the driver's cabin, and there is a special counterweight in the same area. The working body is driven by the operation of two hydraulic cylinders.

Specifications

The European Volvo EC 460 technical characteristics, which are superior to some world analogues, in particular American, Japanese and Korean excavators, for example Hyundai R220LC-9S, are capable of maintaining productive operation in a temperature range from – 45 to + 55 degrees.

Main technical characteristics of the excavator:

1. total weight – 45100 kg;
2. bucket scooping force – 246.1 N;
3. paw load capacity – 13600 kg;
4. chassis type – caterpillar, 700 mm wide;
5. working bucket volume – 2.9 cubic meters. meters;
6. maximum digging depth – 7700 mm;
7. maximum speed – 5-8 km/h;
8. suspension type – rigid, with multiple rollers;
9. overall dimensions – 11600 mm x 3340 mm x 3250 mm;
10. transmission – mechanical, with hydraulic switches and accelerators, reverse;
11. power unit - diesel engine, Swedish production, volume 12.1 liters, power 315 hp. s., and a torque of 1740 Nm;

In some modifications, the excavator may have different technical characteristics, in particular, its total weight changes due to different types of attachments and auxiliary electronic systems.

Engine

The Swedish brand is one of the largest manufacturers of diesel units of various sizes. Naturally, Volvo excavators receive their own power plants.

The Volvo EC460BLC is equipped with the latest low-emission 6-cylinder diesel engine, model D12CEAE2, which stands out for its economy and fuel efficiency. The engine has high-pressure fuel injectors, electronic control systems, turbocharging, an air aftercooler and direct injection. The powerplant meets EPA Tier 2 and EU Step 2 emissions standards.

The motor includes an electronic control system with an operating mode control lever and a Contronics control system. When the pedals and levers are in neutral, the engine automatically switches to idle speed, which reduces fuel consumption.

Simultaneity of movements and independence of working equipment are ensured by the ASWM hydraulic control system and two axial piston pumps.

Additionally, the power unit can be equipped with an autonomous diesel coolant heater, a cylinder block heater and an oil bath pre-filter.

Characteristics of the Volvo D12CEAE2 unit:

• working volume – 12.1 l;
• rated power – 235 (315) kW (hp);
• maximum torque – 1720 Nm;
• rotation speed – 1800 rpm;
• cylinder diameter – 131 mm.

Price offers for the Volvo EC 460 BLC model

Buying or renting a Volvo EC 460 excavator requires a thorough analysis of the domestic market. For example, in the secondary market, these models are sold at a cost of 1,500,000 rubles. At the same time, you will have to pay about 1,900 rubles per hour of work for rent. The cost may vary depending on the region of location, the nature of demand, as well as the availability of specific attachments. The larger and more efficient the technical equipment of the equipment, the more expensive the excavator itself will be and, accordingly, the cost of its short-term rental.

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Device

The Volvo EC460BLC excavator is based on an undercarriage with a robust classic X-shaped frame, including sealed and lubricated tracks. The model has 52 wide crawler tracks on each side, which provide high cross-country ability.

The excavator is equipped with an IWMC (Integrated work mode control) hydraulic system. It is designed to provide maximum productivity, precision maneuvering and digging power with significant fuel efficiency. The summation of flows, their subsequent distribution taking into account the priorities emanating from the turntable, arm and boom allows one to achieve excellent operating parameters. Energy recovery valves also help with this.

The IWMC hydraulic system has many functions:

1. boom priority, which allows for faster lifting when excavating and loading soil from great depths;
2. turntable priority. The function allows you to quickly turn the equipment or superstructure during working movements;
3. Stick priority, which reduces the work cycle within the layout and speeds up filling of the bucket during excavation;
4. summation of flows. The function ensures the integration of the flows of the main pumps and allows you to increase the productivity of the working cycle;
5. an energy recovery system that directs the flow of hydraulic fluid while simultaneously performing operations to other equipment and prevents cavitation. The function increases work productivity;
6. boost mode, which increases the working forces of the excavation and lifting functions.

The excavator hydraulic system includes arm and boom hold valves to prevent them from drifting during work operations.

The Volvo 460 operator's cabin is superior to its analogues in many respects. It has a fairly large door that allows you to easily climb into the cabin. Specialized hydro-shock-absorbing supports and sound-absorbing cladding significantly reduce the noise level. The operator's cabin again features good all-round visibility.

A unique heating and air conditioning system carefully filters the air entering the cabin. This allows the operator to work in very dusty conditions without resorting to additional protective equipment. Prevents dust from entering the operator's cabin and excess pressure created by the air conditioning system.

The operator's seat in the Volvo EC460BLC is highly ergonomic. It can be configured independently of the control panel, which is especially convenient. The seat itself has 9 adjustments, which ensures comfortable working conditions. In the basic configuration, the operator's cabin is equipped with:

• door locks;
• cup holder;
• ashtray;
• cigarette lighter;
• floor mats;
• seat belts;
• tinted windows;
• sound signal;
• intermittent wiper;
• spacious storage compartment;
• multifunctional ignition key;
• removable lower glass of the front window.

Options in the operator's compartment include improved joystick controls, a stereo radio, manual air conditioning, falling object protection and a front sun and rain visor.