Volvo hails next-gen excavator as it unveils 50 tonne prototype

Mike Hayes Consultant Editor, Construction Europe / KHL Content Studio

15 March 2023

Volvo CE has unveiled the EC500 crawler excavator – a 50 tonne prototype machine designed for heavy applications such as building and road construction, quarrying and utilities.

The company said the new machine – which will be made available in regulated markets including Europe and North America – heralds its next generation of large machines, being faster, safer and more productive than predecessor models.

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