Volvo EC55B Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: EC55B ➔

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Max Loading Height	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	19.40 ft (5.91 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	19.80 ft (6.04 m)
Max Loading Height	14.20 ft (4.33 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	20.80 ft (6.34 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	9.90 ft (3.02 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	19.40 ft (5.91 m)

Bucket

Maximum Bucket Capacity	0.40 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.10 cu yd (0.08 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.20 cu yd (0.15 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Tail Swing Radius	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	6.30 ft (1.92 m)

Engine

Aspiration	natural
Gross Power	52.00 hp (38.78 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Fuel Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts

Undercarriage

Ground Pressure	4.7 psi
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	1
Number of Track Rollers per Side	5
Shoe Size	15.80 in (40.13 cm)
Track Gauge	5.00 ft (1.52 m)

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