Volvo EW160C Excavator

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: EW160C ➔

The Volvo EW160C Excavator is a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle a variety of excavation tasks with ease. With impressive maximum cutting heights, digging depths, and loading heights, as well as advanced hydraulic systems and precise operating specifications, this excavator is built for efficiency and performance on the job site. Its turbocharged engine, high-flow electronically-controlled hydraulic pump, and rugged construction make it a reliable choice for any construction or excavation project.

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Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 1

Max Cutting Height	29.10 ft (8.87 m)
Max Digging Depth	16.90 ft (5.15 m)
Max Loading Height	19.60 ft (5.97 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	27.60 ft (8.41 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	9.80 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	26.90 ft (8.20 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 2

Max Cutting Height	29.90 ft (9.11 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.40 ft (5.61 m)
Max Loading Height	20.40 ft (6.22 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	15.50 ft (4.72 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	26.90 ft (8.20 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 3

Max Cutting Height	30.20 ft (9.20 m)
Max Digging Depth	18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Max Loading Height	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	29.50 ft (8.99 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	15.90 ft (4.85 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	10.80 ft (3.29 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	26.90 ft (8.20 m)

Boom/Stick Mobile Excavator Option 4

Max Cutting Height	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Max Digging Depth	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Max Loading Height	21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	17.50 ft (5.33 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	26.10 ft (7.96 m)

Bucket

Reference Bucket Capacity

1.00 cu yd (0.76 cu m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Overall Width	8.40 in (21.34 cm)
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Tail Swing Radius	7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Upper Structure Clearance	4.20 ft (1.28 m)
Wheelbase	8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Displacement	348.00 cu in (5,702.71 cu cm)
Engine Model	D6E EDE3
Gross Power	154.00 hp (114.84 kw)
Net Power	142.00 hp (105.89 kw)
Net Torque	538.00 lbs ft (729.42 nm)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1350 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	6.70 gal (25.36 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity	66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	64.20 gpm (243.00 lpm)
Hydraulic Pump Type	high-flow electronically-controlled
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5221 psi
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	38,977.80 lbs (17,680.05 kg)
Oscillating Axle Angle	9 degrees
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Tire Size	10.00-20

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed	10 rpm
Swing Torque	36,583.00 lbs ft (49,599.23 nm)

Transmission

Max Travel Speed	21.80 mph (35.08 kph)
Transmission Type	powershift

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