Medium Wheeled Excavators EW160E

35,714 - 40,124 lbs Operating weight
156 hp Gross power
1.02 yd³ Bucket capacity

Built with our customers for our customers, the new Volvo EW160E is the most advanced multi-tool carrier in the industry. Made in Germany, Volvo's wheel excavator boasts a 40 year heritage and have continuously developed into highly versatile and high quality machines.

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Technical specifications for EW160E

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Operating weight	35,714 - 40,124 lbs
Gross power	156 hp
…at engine speed	1,900 rpm
Bucket capacity	1.02 yd³
Max lifting capacity	13,668 lbs
...at reach / height	14.8 / 9.8 ft
Max. digging reach	30′ 6″ ft in
Max. digging depth	18′ 8″ ft in
Breakout force, ISO (Boost)	28,325 lbf
Max speed	22 mph

Based on machine configuration: 2 piece boom / 2.6m Arm / Front dozer blade and rear outrigger

Image illustration only. Production machines may differ in appearance and features vary between markets and models.

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Features & Benefits

For maximum versatility and productivity, take all your tools to the jobsite in one trip.

A vision of versatility

Made in Germany, the Volvo EW160E wheel excavator is an efficient and versatile machine that can make your life easier on the job site as well as increase productivity. Take all your tools with you in one trip and avoid any unnecessary traveling.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficient and versatile

Carry all of your tools with you in one easy trip in the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators. Volvo's wheeled excavators are designed to optimize your machine's performance, featuring a variety of work modes, travel speeds as well as optional hydraulics function. Minimize travel time and enhance productivity on site with the trailer hitch for greater versatility and uptime.

Volvo's industry-leading cab provides excellent visibility that is crucial for operator comfort, control and safety on your jobsite.

Operate in style

To ensure comfort and productivity, operating the EW160E has been designed with easy operation in mind. The cab, HMI and luxuries like climate control all contribute to a happier and more comfortable operator for increased uptime.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: operate with ease

Engineered for ease of operation, the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators deliver the perfect combination of comfort and productivity. The climate controlled cab and ergonomically designed interface contribute to a happier and more effective work environment. With a reduction in the number of switches used, the operation of excavators has never been easier.

The Boom Suspension System improves operator comfort and allows for faster travel over bumpy roads or rough terrain.

Control with confidence

It's not just being comfortable in the machine that is important – confidence while operating is also a key element in ensuring productivity. The EW160E wheel excavator is equipped with the latest features to make an operator feel safe and in control of the machine at all times.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: control with confidence

We want you to feel confident when using the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators. That's why we've designed the machines with increased controllability and responsiveness in mind. Not only does this give the operator greater confidence, it also maximizes machine control and on site efficiency. Feel safe at all times with the new hydraulic system, allowing maximum utilization of available engine power regardless of the application, ensuring safer controlled movement. Get a bird's eye view of your movements with Smart View, offering a 360o view of real footage happening in real time.

Depending on your market and application, make the EW160E wheel excavator perfect for your jobsite with a range of flexible configurations.

Flex your features

The EW160E wheel excavator can be tailored to your precise specifications to suit any jobsite. With a whole range of flexible configurations you can change attachments easily and add on useful features.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: tailored to your needs

Adapt to challenging terrain and varying job requirements quickly and efficiently in Volvo's EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators, that are tailored to fit your needs. Volvo's robust undercarriage, arm/grapple system and variety of high quality tires deliver the highest standard of durability and flexibility.

Volvo's wheeled excavators with Tier 4 Final engines are powerful and fuel efficient.

Fuelling reliable and efficient operations

For maximum efficiency and reliability, the EW160E features Volvo's most powerful Tier 4 Final engine. The machine has also been designed and rigorously tested to reduce fuel consumption and increase your productivity.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficiency you can rely on

Rely on Volvo CE's E-Series wheeled excavators to perform with ultimate efficiency. Designed with the same high quality components as all Volvo machines, the EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators are equipped with robust axles and a strong undercarriage, enabling you to get the job done. Powered by a Stage IV/Tier 4 Final engine, these robust machines are rigorously tested to minimize fuel consumption and increase productivity.

The hydraulically elevated Volvo Care Cab lifts the operator by five meters above the ground at eye level for increased visibility.

No downtime to waste

Specifically for waste handling applications, the EW160E can be equipped with excellent features to ensure maximum productivity and durability on site. This tough environment can be counteracted with a EW160E excavator.

Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficient and versatile

Keep your Volvo a Volvo!

Only with Volvo attachments do you get what you wanted when you bought a Volvo in the first place – maximum productivity and uptime. Volvo develops and offers a wide range of attachments which brings you unmatched flexibility and versatility, making it easy for you to develop job opportunities and to get the job done with increased productivity. Displayed attachments may not be available in all markets. Consult your dealer for specific availability.

Buckets

General purpose bucket GPX - Aggressive cut

Heavy duty bucket - Universal cut

General purpose bucket - Universal cut

Cable bucket CAX - Aggressive Cut

Fixed Ditching bucket

Quick Couplers

Universal quick coupler with Front-Pin Lock

Steelwrist Symmetrical quick coupler

S-type quick coupler

Tilt Rotators

Steelwrist tiltrotator

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Discover Volvo EW160E, EW180E - the advanced multi-tool carriers!
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficient and versatile

Carry all of your tools with you in one easy trip in the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators. Volvo's wheeled excavators are designed to optimize your machine's performance, featuring a variety of work modes, travel speeds as well as optional hydraulics function. Minimize travel time and enhance productivity on site with the trailer hitch for greater versatility and uptime.
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: operate with ease

Engineered for ease of operation, the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators deliver the perfect combination of comfort and productivity. The climate controlled cab and ergonomically designed interface contribute to a happier and more effective work environment. With a reduction in the number of switches used, the operation of excavators has never been easier.
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: control with confidence

We want you to feel confident when using the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators. That's why we've designed the machines with increased controllability and responsiveness in mind. Not only does this give the operator greater confidence, it also maximizes machine control and on site efficiency. Feel safe at all times with the new hydraulic system, allowing maximum utilization of available engine power regardless of the application, ensuring safer controlled movement. Get a bird's eye view of your movements with Smart View, offering a 360o view of real footage happening in real time.
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: tailored to your needs

Adapt to challenging terrain and varying job requirements quickly and efficiently in Volvo's EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators, that are tailored to fit your needs. Volvo's robust undercarriage, arm/grapple system and variety of high quality tires deliver the highest standard of durability and flexibility.
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficiency you can rely on

Rely on Volvo CE's E-Series wheeled excavators to perform with ultimate efficiency. Designed with the same high quality components as all Volvo machines, the EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators are equipped with robust axles and a strong undercarriage, enabling you to get the job done. Powered by a Stage IV/Tier 4 Final engine, these robust machines are rigorously tested to minimize fuel consumption and increase productivity.
Volvo e-series wheeled excavators: efficient and versatile

Carry all of your tools with you in one easy trip in the Volvo EW160E and EW180E wheeled excavators. Volvo's wheeled excavators are designed to optimize your machine's performance, featuring a variety of work modes, travel speeds as well as optional hydraulics function. Minimize travel time and enhance productivity on site with the trailer hitch for greater versatility and uptime.