Operators benefit from outstanding visibility thanks to the rearview camera and 10 LED lights positioned throughout the machine, including the rear. Furthermore, the optional Volvo Smart View system gives operators a 360° birds-eye-view of the machine and working area.
The Volvo EC550E provides the levels of durability and performance more commonly expected from a 60-tonner, making it the perfect choice for heavy-duty digging and mass excavation.
The perfect choice for handling heavy loads in the toughest applications, the EC550E features an ultra-durable undercarriage with a long lower frame, a strong upper frame, and reinforced digging equipment with large pin size. The optional wider retractable lower frame provides further stability and higher ground clearance.
Shorten cycle times in the EC550E which delivers the digging forces and lifting capacity more commonly found in a 60-tonner. Featuring impressive engine power, this excavator delivers superior swing torque and speed.
Keep the engine clean and performing at its best – especially when working in dusty conditions – with the oil bath pre-cleaner.
Fuel is the industry’s number one operational cost and Fuel Efficiency Reports help to identify areas where efficiency improvements can be made, providing clear insights into the fuel performance of a fleet, site or individual machine. I
Step inside the best cab on the market. The ROPS cab exceeds industry standards for this class of machine, thanks to features including a 14 air vent climate control system and ergonomic seat with 9 adjustment settings. Safety is further enhanced by a 3-point seatbelt with a reminder alarm which notifies the operator if they are not buckled up. A seatbelt cutter/hammer assists egress through the emergency exit.
Maintain productivity and machine uptime with our range of widely available Genuine Volvo Parts – all backed by Volvo warranty. Your Volvo dealer can help you stay on track, offering flexible repair and maintenance options, as well as planned servicing.
Optimize fleet use by up to 35%. The EC550E is the perfect partner to wide-body 38-40t hauling equipment, reducing the number of required passes – dramatically improving cycle times. .
Delivering levels of power and productivity more commonly expected from a 60-tonne crawler excavator, the Volvo EC550E truly punches above its weight.
Servicing is made quick and easy by grouped filters and a battery cut-off switch, which ensures complete disengagement of the equipment.
Handle the heat with the tropical cooling system, designed to regulate hydraulic oil temperature when working in tropical conditions.
While reliable and efficient machines of course play a vital role in reducing costs, enhancing safety and maximizing productivity, it is ultimately the performance of the operator that really makes the difference.
Welcome to the ultimate in operator control and convenience. The revolutionary new generation electro-hydraulics with IMVT enable a range of intelligent functions including Boom/Swing and Boom/Travel priority, adjustable boom down speed, as well as boom and arm bouncing reduction.
The latest pioneering innovation from Volvo, the next generation electro-hydraulic system with Independent Metering Valve Technology (IMVT) is the most advanced hydraulic system in the industry.
Maximize machine uptime and reduce repair costs with the CareTrack telematic system. Choose to keep track of your machine yourself or let us take care of it with the optional ActiveCare. Our Volvo Uptime Center will provide 24/7 machine monitoring, supplying weekly reports and notifying you should preventive maintenance action be required.
Hydraulic pilot lines have been removed in the EC550E, reducing the number of couplings required, for increased machine reliability. Electric connectors which exceed Ingress Protection 6K9K water-proofed standards also contribute to long component life.
A host of features combine to help operators work with confidence, including the travel alarm which alerts those around the machine when it is moving.