VOLVO EXCAVATORSEC140/EC290EC360/EC460PowerfulReliableProven high performanceComfort and safetyVolvo Excavators are designedfor the worldwide market. The advanced technologyincorporated into every Volvoexcavator works behind thescenes... It is invisible to theoperator, with the net resultbeing, a machine withincredible power, smoothness,versatility and simplicity.High performance andproductivityThe first critical ingredient forperformance and productivity is enginehorsepower. The diesel engines in Volvoexcavators have among the highesthorsepower ratings in their size classes.Volvo Excavators use the proven andreliable Cummins diesel engines in allmodels of our excavators, which arerecognized worldwide for their efficiencyand durability.The second critical ingredient is hydraulicoil flow. The maximum hydraulic oil flowratings on Volvo excavators are amongthe highest in their respective sizeclasses also.The large cab door opens wide to allowthe operator to enter the cab easily. Well-placed steps and handrails facilitate asafe entrance and exit. Good all-round visibility is obtainedthrough large, laminated cab windows. The clear roof hatch and sliding rearwindow provide the operator withexceptional comfort and visibility. Footrests are right where you need them.Even the travel pedals have been fittedwith dampening valves for superiorsmoothness and sensitivity duringoperation.The new heated seat has both springsuspension and shock absorption, with 8different adjustments possible. Well-placed adjustment controls are easyto understand and use. The backrest and arm rests adapt easily tothe operators size and weight. An additional operator comfort itemavailable includes an air suspension systemfor the seat. High quality sound absorption materialsinside the...
