What You Need To Know About Volvo’s Redesigned Excavators

In early 2024, Volvo unveiled its all-new lineup of F-series excavators. With these new top-of-the-line machines, the Swedish manufacturer has raised the bar for tech features, safety, and comfort. You are likely to see more and more of these F-series on job sites in 2025 and beyond, so let’s dive into Volvo’s redesigned excavators and everything you need to know about them.

What Are the Updated Volvo Excavator Models?

Volvo’s redesigned excavators include the EC210, EC230, EC260, EC300, EC370, EC400, EC500, and ECR145 models. These models range from lightweight and highly-maneuverable to robust and able to tackle the most extreme jobs.

Safety Enhancements

Safety is paramount when it comes to any job site. With their new F-series of excavators, Volvo is setting the standard for worker safety through a multitude of safety enhancements.

Smart View With Obstacle Detection: Provides operators a 360° view of the machine’s surroundings with the ability to differentiate between a person or another object. Volvo’s F-series excavators feature an upgraded high-definition camera system.
Added Lighting: The Volvo F-series excavators feature additional lights inside the cab as well on the boom and arm to increase visibility and job site safety.
3-point Cab Access: A 3-point right hand side access promotes safety and confidence while accessing the upper structure.

Cab and Operator Improvements

A happy operator is a productive operator. Volvo added more comfort and features to make the excavating experience even better for operators.

High-definition Monitors: Inside the cabs of the Volvo F-series excavators you will find upgraded, high-def monitors. These monitors are an upgrade from the standard-definition monitors found in Volvo’s E-series models.
New and Improved Joysticks: The Volvo F-series features a new line of advanced electric control joysticks to give operators even more control over machine operations.
Additional Storage: The cab interiors have been optimized for function and storage in the Volvo F-series. This means added areas for tools, a built-in heater/cooler for lunches, a wireless phone charging station, and more.
Improved Operator Seat: Volvo’s engineer’s had operator comfort in mind when they designed the seats for the F-series with built-in heating, ventilation, and electronic lumbar control.

Increased Performance Ability

At the end of the day, it is all about the performance ability of your heavy equipment. The excavator models in Volvo’s F-series offer a balanced combination of performance and efficiency in the field.

Electro-hydraulic System: The electro-hydraulic systems found in the F-series models provides more functionality (such as Volvo Dig Assist or Swing and Boom Priority) when compared to pilot-controlled machines found in older models.
Replaceable Parts: The F-series was engineered to have more replaceable parts, such as bucket plates, allowing for easier repairs and reduced downtime.
More Fuel Efficient: Thanks to the electro-hydraulic system and other improvements like a smart cooling system and reduced engine RPMs, the Volvo F-series excavators can experience up to a 15% increase in fuel efficiency.

Volvo Setting the Bar in Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Volvo’s F-series excavators are raising the bar in the construction industry, setting new standards for safety, comfort, and efficiency. These advancements and improvements found in the F-series not only enhance job site productivity but also prioritize worker safety and operator satisfaction. Look for other heavy equipment manufacturers to keep pace with these innovations by rolling out their own new products and redesigns that emphasize these same values.