Volvo EC480E
Volvo Excavators
E is for efficiency
Introducing the EC480E crawler excavator from Volvo – a powerful and efficient production machine designed to reduce fuel consumption and increase productivity. With advanced technology including Volvo’s unique ECO mode and a new electro-hydraulic control system, the EC480E delivers fuel efficiency improvement.
Advanced hydraulics
The new electro-hydraulic system uses intelligent technology to control on-demand flow and reduce internal losses in the hydraulic circuit. This increases controllability, shortens cycle times and improves fuel efficiency – resulting in higher productivity and performance.
Automatic idling system
Engine speed is reduced to idle when the controls are inactive for a pre-set amount of time (between 3 and 20 seconds). This reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Auto engine shut down
To reduce fuel consumption, the engine will automatically switch off when the machine is inactive for a pre-set amount of time (five minutes is the default setting).
Work modes
Volvo’s unique, integrated work mode system now includes the G4 mode for optimum fuel efficiency and machine performance. Operators can choose the best work mode for the task at hand – select from I (Idle), F (Fine), G (General), H (Heavy) and P (Power max).
Fuel consumption display
A gauge bar on the monitor measures both instantaneous fuel consumption and average fuel consumption. This allows machine owners and operators to monitor fuel usage on different job sites.
ECO mode
Volvo’s unique ECO mode optimises the hydraulic system to reduce flow and pressure losses – resulting in improved fuel efficiency without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. ECO mode is automatically selected but can be switched off via the keypad.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
All machine interfaces – including the joysticks, keypad and LCD monitor – are ergonomically positioned and designed for optimum control and efficiency. For operator convenience and ease of use, the number of switches has been significantly reduced.
Productivity at your fingertips
The EC480E has been expertly designed with both the machine owner and operator in mind. With ideally placed controls and switches and a user-friendly LCD monitor and keypad, the task at hand becomes easier and operators will work with increased efficiency – resulting in more productivity.
Keypad
The optimally positioned keypad allows the operator to easily navigate through the LCD monitor and activate machine functions in a safe and comfortable way. The functionality of the camera, air conditioning and lights can be customised via the hot key – enabling the operator to select and save desired configurations.
Shortcut switch
The windshield wipers, camera, audio mute or power max function can be assigned to a shortcut switch located on the joystick. This allows the operator to easily control the selected function by simply pressing a switch.
LCD monitor
The new, colour, eight inch LCD monitor displays machine status information including fuel consumption data and service interval alerts – enabling increased uptime and high productivity. The user-friendly design is easy to read in any light conditions.
Seatbelt warning alarm
If the seatbelt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned, a sensor triggers an alarm which sounds for three seconds.
Bluetooth®
For added convenience, operators can now connect a Bluetooth device to the machine.
