PL4809E | Pipelayers | Overview | Volvo Construction Equipment

Operating weight	58,600 kg
Engine gross power	284 kW
...at engine speed	1,800 rpm
Max tipping capacity	110 t
Rated capacity	50 t
Std. boom length	9.2 m
Extended boom length	11.2 m
Max. working slope	35 degree

Features & Benefits

Achieve infinite pipe placement possibilities with the 360° swing capacity and stability up to a 35° slope.

Infinite placement possibilities

Do everything traditional side-booms can, and so much more with the E-series Volvo pipelayers. As well as lowering in, you can take advantage of infinite placement possibilities utilizing the unique 360° swing capacity, coupled with the stability to work safely up to a 35° slope. The class-leading excavator-based design enables superior capacities, and maximum return on investment thanks to its versatility to take on many jobs.

Best for productivity and stability

Handle large, heavy pipes with ease with the highly productive E-series Volvo pipelayers. Offering superior capacities coupled with a unique design, they are the most stable and safe pipelayers in their class for working on slopes. The PL4809E is classified with up to 102 ton (225,000 lb) tipping capacity.

Industry-leading safety

Increase operator productivity with the industry-leading, spacious and comfortable cab. The ROPS-safety certified cab provides ergonomically positioned controls, and excellent vibration and noise insulation. The hydraulic cab riser system offers excellent visibility both into the trench and around the worksite. The controls are based on the excavator cab layout meaning you can pick from a large pool of operators.

Maximizing return on investment

Get the most out of your investment by utilizing the versatility of the excavator-based rotating Volvo pipelayer. The machines can be easily converted from the pipelayer to a standard excavator in just half a day and used with any excavator attachment.

The all-rounder

Take on many applications with one machine thanks to its 360° swing, including loading/offloading, tie-ins, and feeding pipe-bending machines. The 360° swing enables you to work all around the machine in a stationary position, so you can avoid moving the tracks and damaging the ground, as well as increase safety on the jobsite.

Move around and between jobsites with ease without having to disassemble the boom and counterweight.

Time is money – get to work fast

Maximize uptime with the revolutionary E-series Volvo pipelayers. Enabling you to move around the jobsite with ease, the machine can be moved within 30 minutes without having to disassemble the boom and counterweight. Get straight to work with this versatile, time-saving design.

Cost-effective maintenance

Maximize uptime with regular cleaning and servicing of the remote filters, which are easily accessed separately from the engine and radiator. Keep costs down by avoiding unscheduled downtime and ensuring detailed monitoring of your machine with CareTrack. Remotely receive reports on the machine location, usage, productivity, fuel consumption and more.

The highest quality at every part

Retain the highest quality machine with every part. Optimized for maximum uptime and performance of your machine, Genuine Volvo Parts are extensively tested and approved to ensure the highest quality. Benefit from reduced stocking costs for wear and maintenance parts as up to 90% of the recommended stock order for the Volvo pipelayers are common with the excavators’.

Here to support you

Rely on support when you need it, where you need it; even in the most remote locations. Take advantage of an extensive infrastructure of technicians, workshops and dealers in the global Volvo service network. Specialist support sites can be set up in connection with Volvo dealers for customers in remote locations. By listening to your requirements, Volvo can tailor solutions to reduce your total cost of ownership.

Enhanced training

Utilize a safer, more efficient mode of training with the world’s first pipelayer simulator from Volvo. Enhance training value with the highly sophisticated and realistic simulator, ensuring a more productive operation. Operators can be trained not only on the basics of machine operation for both pipelayer and excavator, but also for uncommon situations without risking the safety of anyone on the jobsite.

Pipelayers PL4809E

Lifting performance to new heights

Technical specifications for PL4809E