EC550E | Excavators | Overview | Volvo Construction Equipment

Operating weight	52,400 - 55,800 kg
Gross power	320 kW
...at engine speed	1,600 rpm
Bucket capacity	2.4 - 4.2 m³
Lifting capacity, along undercarriage	21,670 kg
...at reach / height	6 / 1.5 m
Max. digging reach	11,450 mm
Max. digging depth	6,870 mm
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Normal)	251 kN
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Boost)	269 kN
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Normal)	258 kN
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Boost)	277 kN
Overall width feet inches	3,900 mm
Tail swing radius	3,880 mm

Features & Benefits

Boost productivity by up to 40% in the Volvo EC550E, available with a range of optimum-sized buckets designed for use in abrasive conditions.

40% higher productivity

Boost productivity by up to 40% in the Volvo EC550E, available with a range of optimum-sized buckets designed for use in abrasive conditions.

Dig more, lift more

Shorten cycle times in the EC550E which features a powertrain and lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60/65-tonne machine. With impressive engine power and reinforced digging equipment with large pin size, this is an excavator which is big on performance.

The undercarriage for the job

The perfect choice for the toughest applications, the EC550E features a robust undercarriage with the option of a wider lower frame for enhanced stability in applications requiring additional reach.

Less passes, more work

Optimize fleet use by up to 40%. The EC550E is the perfect partner to 30-40t haulers and highway trucks, reducing the number of required passes – dramatically improving cycle times. With the additional support of Volvo Site Simulation, your Volvo dealer can work with you to advise on the optimum fleet configuration and site set-up for your operation.

A weight off your mind

Take control of your productivity with the optional On-Board Weighing – part of the Dig Assist set of apps and powered by the 10” Volvo Co-Pilot display. The intelligent tool provides real-time information on bucket weight ensuring the optimum amount of material is moved with every pass. The system also records total tonnage, per shift or per day, to provide powerful long-term productivity data.

Take fuel efficiency to new levels in the EC550E. The next generation electro-hydraulic system with Independent Metering Valve Technology produces up to a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency.

25% higher fuel efficiency

The next generation electro-hydraulic system with Independent Metering Valve Technology produces up to a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency. Engine pump optimization, which lowers engine rpm while optimizing power, and optimized hydraulic piping and size routings, further contribute towards the incredible levels of fuel efficiency.

Unique Independent Metering Valve Technology

The latest pioneering innovation from Volvo, the next generation electro-hydraulic system with Independent Metering Valve Technology (IMVT) is the most high-performing hydraulic system in the industry. IMVT provides intelligent electronic control with more control variable, compared to a conventional mechanically coupled hydraulic system. The result is maximum controllability and efficiency according to the specific application at hand.

The right tool for the job

Take on a variety of tasks with our range of factory-delivered attachments, including quick couplers and buckets. Perfectly matched to your machine, Volvo attachments are designed to create a single solid and reliable unit, delivering faster and more fuel-efficient cycle times. What’s more, the machine is prepared with the necessary auxiliary piping to power hydraulic attachments such as breakers, thumbs, shears, grapples and more.

Take your efficiency to the next level

While reliable and efficient machines of course play a vital role in reducing costs, enhancing safety and maximizing productivity, it is ultimately the performance of the operator that really makes the difference. We offer a range of training initiatives to help unlock the full capability of the Volvo machines, including EcoOperator Training – an advanced course for experienced operators which focuses on a more profitable and environmentally considerate operation.

Even more efficiency

Fuel is the industry’s number one operational cost and Fuel Efficiency Reports help to identify areas where efficiency improvements can be made, providing clear insights into the fuel performance of a fleet, site or individual machine. If you need further support putting insight into action, your Volvo dealer is on hand to help you develop a plan to deliver long-term efficiency gains.

The revolutionary new generation electro-hydraulics with Independent Metering Valve Technology enable a range of intelligent functions which take the operator experience to new levels.

Ultimate control

Operators can easily select and adjust a number of functions depending on personal preferences and the task at hand, including Boom/Swing and Boom/Travel priority which enables prioritization of one function over another. Operators can also easily adjust the boom down speed, ideal for precision tasks which require optimum control.

Carry with care

The perfect solution for lift and carry operations, creep mode utilizes an independent pump flow during travel to maintain a constant and slower travel speed.

Comfortable travel

For easy operation and reduced operator fatigue, optional Comfort Drive Control gives operators the opportunity to steer the machine using the advanced joystick rollers with index finger grip, instead of using the pedals.

A smoother shift

Boom and arm bouncing reduction technology dramatically reduces machine shock, resulting in a more comfortable and productive operator performance.

Whether working inside or on the machine you can be sure that the highest levels of safety have been considered in every design detail of the EC550E.

For your comfort and safety

Reach the upper structure with confidence thanks to 3-point right-hand side access, helping to carry out maintenance quickly and easily.

See it all

Operators benefit from outstanding visibility thanks to rear and side-view cameras. Furthermore, the optional Volvo Smart View uses front, rear and side cameras to provide a real-time, overhead view of the machine, resulting in safer machine rotation while working, especially in confined spaces.

Industry-renowned cab

Step inside the best cab on the market. The ROPS cab exceeds industry standards for this class of machine, and with low noise and low vibration, operators will experience the ultimate in comfort. Already boasting best-in-class visibility, the optional high visibility cab and one-piece front window enhance visibility even more.

Get around safely

Industry renowned features such as bolted anti-slip plates, high visibility guardrails and handrails ensure the highest levels of safety when negotiating the machine. For further convenience, the optional foldable cab entrance step and side walkways fold away to enable easier transportation.

Reduced maintenance requirements, durable design and outstanding reliability means you can count on the EC550E to deliver optimum results – shift after shift, day after day.

Uptime you can count on

Hydraulic pilot lines have been removed in the EC550E, reducing the number of couplings required, for increased machine reliability. Electric connectors which exceed Ingress Protection 6K9K water-proofed standards also contribute to long component life. What’s more, grouped filters accessible from the ground level make servicing quick and easy.

For the toughest tasks

The EC550E is designed to deliver performance which lasts, with an ultra-durable and reinforced undercarriage providing the durability and strength you would expect from a 60/65-tonne machine. Combine this with a super-strong upper and lower frame, and boom and arm with larger pin size, and this machine is ready to take on the toughest of applications.

Machine monitoring made easy

Maximize machine uptime and reduce repair costs with the CareTrack telematic system. Choose to keep track of your machine yourself or let us take care of it with Active Care. Our Volvo Uptime Center will provide 24/7 machine monitoring, supplying weekly reports and notifying you should preventive maintenance action be required.

Keeping you moving

Maintain productivity and machine uptime with our range of widely available, tested and approved Genuine Volvo Parts – all backed by Volvo warranty. Your Volvo dealer can help you stay on track, offering flexible maintenance and repair options, as well as planned servicing, to extend the life of your excavator.