Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) has introduced a straight boom for its EC18 Electric mini-excavator.

The EC18 is a 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator sized for use in indoor demolition. The new optional straight boom offers a 10% higher pin height than the standard boom configuration. The excavator has a 48 V, 20 KWh battery.

Electric compact excavators have become increasingly popular for indoor demolition use due to their reduced noise levels and lack of emissions compared to machines with internal combustion engines.

Customers will be able to order the EC18 with the new straight boom fitted at the factory. The straight boom option was introduced as a result of customer feedback.

“Contractors told us that a straight boom on the EC18 Electric would give them the extra height needed to reach ceilings while still easily fitting through doorways,” said Tony den Hoed, Director of Demolition Strategic Accounts at Volvo.

“Nimble machines are critical for indoor demolition, and we welcomed the opportunity to provide a solution that will help our customers win more jobs,” den Hoed added.

Robles1, a demolition contractor in Texas, said that having a powerful electric indoor excavator sets the company apart from the competition.

“Most interior demo guys aren’t equipped with a fleet of electric machines that keep emissions down, but we are,” said Adam Robles, the company’s Director of Operations. “Some electric machines feel slower, but the EC18 Electric has the speed and strength for the duration of the battery charge.”

Source: Volvo Construction Equipment