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Somewhere in a Construction Zone, USA—Brace yourselves, because Volvo has upgraded its EC300 excavator and swapped out the EC250 for the shiny new EC260. You didn’t ask for this information, but here it is, in excruciating detail, to haunt your dreams and make you question your life choices.
The EC300 is now a hulking 68,000-pound machine capable of digging 24 feet deep and lifting more than 19,000 pounds. For those of you keeping score (and why are you?), it’s got a 260-horsepower engine and a bucket capacity of 1.98 cubic yards. Meanwhile, the EC260, weighing in at a svelte 59,000 pounds, digs a foot less, but don’t worry—it still has a 231-horsepower engine, bucket capacity of 1.73 cubic yards, and breakout force strong enough to make your foreman say, “Wow.”
Volvo EC260 and EC300: More Specs Than You Can Shake a Shovel At
Volvo really wants you to know that both models feature a next-gen electro-hydraulic system, smart cooling (for all those sweaty excavator engines), and enough engine speed regulation to make them 15% more fuel-efficient. If that doesn’t impress you, we don’t know what will—except maybe the “creep travel mode,” which sounds more like a dating app for earthmovers than a legitimate feature.
The cabins are decked out too, with updated seats, bigger heated mirrors (to admire yourself while digging), and lights bright enough to signal passing aircraft. Oh, and let’s not forget the keyless start, because nothing screams “luxury” like not having to fumble for keys while operating a 60,000-pound machine.
Tech Features You’ll Brag About But Never Use
Volvo is throwing in Smart View with Obstacle Detection, a 360-degree camera system that can apparently tell the difference between a human and a tree stump. And there’s Volvo Active Control, which automates boom and bucket movements for those days when your operator just can’t be bothered to do their actual job.
Who Cares About Awards? Volvo Does.
Volvo is patting itself on the back with a 2024 Top 100 Award for these upgrades. Why? Because there’s nothing construction equipment loves more than meaningless accolades.
In short, the Volvo EC260 and EC300 are here, whether you care or not, ready to dig, lift, and quietly judge you for not knowing what “breakout force” is. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Volvo EC260 Excavator Specs
Operating weight: 59,360 lb.
Max digging depth: 23’ 2”
Power: 231 @ 1,600 rpm
Bucket capacity: 1.73 cu. yd.
Max digging reach: 33’ 11”
Breakout force: 37,320 lb.-ft.
Volvo EC300 Excavator Specs
Operating weight: 68,020 lb.
Max digging depth: 24’ 1”
Power: 260 @ 1,600 rpm
Bucket capacity: 1.98 cu. yd.
Max digging reach: 35’ 2”
Breakout force: 44,200 lb.-ft.
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