Electrek

Volvo + Skanska piloted a huge electric excavator in LA – here’s how it went

Global construction firm Skanska piloted the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a big Los Angeles transit project – here’s what happened. Skanska’s electric excavator pilot in ...
Construction Equipment

Volvo EC260, EC300 Excavators

Volvo has upgraded the EC300 excavator and replaced the EC250 excavator with the Volvo EC260 excavator. The two excavators are part of Volvo’s next generation upgrades, which won a 2024 Top 100 Award ...
For Construction Pros

Volvo CE Next-gen EC230 Electric Excavator

Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced the new-generation EC230 Electric excavator for North America. This machine from Volvo CE is designed to meet the growing demand for large, powerful ...
For Construction Pros

Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators

Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the addition of hybrid models to its newest generation of excavators. These models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, ...

Backhoe Vs Excavator: How Are These Heavy-Duty Machines Different?

Backhoes tend to be smaller and have a front loader in addition to a bucket arm. Meanwhile, excavators are typically more ...