On Friday of this week, the world’s construction and demolition press will descend upon Paris for the pre-Intermat press conference during which the major manufacturers will afford them a sneak preview of the machines that will be on display at the show later in the year.
One of the most interesting machines from a demolition standpoint will be the Volvo EC360CHR ultra high reach demolition unit. Boasting 21 metres of reach, the EC360CHR joins the existing 32 metre reach EC700BHR; and is set to be followed shortly by the launch of the 27 metre reach EC460CHR.
Key features of the ultra high reach range of demolition machines:
- A hydraulic modular joint that enables a 30 minute quick change from demolition to standard backhoe attachment, aiding high machine utilisation when not required for high reach projects. Volvo ultra high reach machines come with both demolition and digging boom and arm, with transportation cradles for both.
- Standard, hydraulically tilting cab with up to 30 degree tilt to both enhance operator visibility when working at height and reduce fatigue and neck strain on high reach jobs.
- Optional, extendable undercarriage – expands by 1m to ensure a more stable working platform and a 360 degree working radius.
- Stability and safety throughout the working envelope, thanks to a long undercarriage, boom and arm holding valves and a slew limitation sensor.
- Total Moment Indicator – warning operators if the machine approaches the maximum permissible working load.
- Hydraulic capacity and flow to power high reach attachments – pulverizers, severe-duty grapples, hammers, shears and multi-processors.
- 2.5 tonne tool weight capability on EC360CHR and EC460CHR; up to 3.5 tonnes on the EC700BHR.
- Optional features include forward, boom-mounted and rear-view cameras and a reversible fan to purge the coolers from dust and debris.
