The Volvo ECR88 is a compact mini excavator designed for construction, utility, landscaping, and site preparation work in confined spaces. It features a reduced tail swing design for improved maneuverability near walls, roads, and other obstacles. The ECR88 is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, and operator cab or canopy configuration, depending on market and specification. Common attachments include buckets, hydraulic breakers, and augers. As part of Volvo's mini excavator range, the ECR88 is used for digging, trenching, grading, and material handling where a small footprint and precise control are required.
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
22.20 ft (6.77 m)
Max Digging Depth
13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Max Loading Height
16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
22.60 ft (6.89 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
21.10 ft (6.43 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
23.00 ft (7.01 m)
Max Digging Depth
15.00 ft (4.57 m)
Max Loading Height
16.80 ft (5.12 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
21.10 ft (6.43 m)
Bucket
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
0.40 cu yd (0.31 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.20 cu yd (0.15 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
0.30 cu yd (0.23 cu m)
Dimensions
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab
8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
2.50 ft (0.76 m)
Tail Swing Radius
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
7.60 ft (2.32 m)
Engine
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Natural
Displacement
202.50 cu in (3,318.39 cu cm)
Engine Model
D3.4
Gross Power
59.00 hp (44.00 kw)
Max Torque
173.30 lbs ft (234.96 nm)
Net Power
56.80 hp (42.36 kw)
Number of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2100 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Operating Specifications
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
1.90 gal (7.19 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
3.10 gal (11.73 l)
Fuel Capacity
29.10 gal (110.14 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity
46.00 gpm (174.11 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
37.00 gal (140.05 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure
4354 psi
Operating Voltage
12 volts
Operating Weight
18,040.00 lbs (8,182.82 kg)
Swing Mechanism
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
Undercarriage
Volvo ECR88 Mini Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure
5.1 psi
Max Travel Speed
3.20 mph (5.15 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side
1
Number of Track Rollers per Side
6
Shoe Size
17.80 in (45.21 cm)
Track Gauge
6.10 ft (1.86 m)
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