Used Volvo 250Excavator

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📌 1. GENERAL OVERVIEW

Specification	Details
Model	Volvo EC250 (E-Series)
Class	Mid-size Crawler Excavator (~25 ton)
Manufacturer	Volvo Construction Equipment (Sweden)
Production	Ongoing (E-Series launched ~2016, continuously updated)
Primary Use	General construction, road building, utilities, mining, demolition

The Volvo EC250 is one of the best-selling mid-size excavators in the world, known for its fuel efficiency, operator comfort, and durability. It sits between the EC220 and EC300 in Volvo's E-Series lineup.

& 2. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Parameter	Specification
Engine Model	Volvo D6.1 / D6.2 (4-cylinder, turbocharged)
Displacement	6.1L – 6.7L
Power Output	~154 – 180 HP (115 – 134 kW)
Emission Standard	EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final
Fuel Tank Capacity	~400 L (105.7 US gal)
Max Torque	~690 Nm @ 1,500 rpm
Aftertreatment	DOC + DPF + SCR (no DEF in some markets)

✅ The engine is designed for high torque at low RPM, ideal for heavy digging tasks.

📐 3. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Parameter	Value
Operating Weight	24,500 – 25,500 kg (54,011 – 56,218 lbs)
Transport Length	~9,830 mm (32.3 ft)
Transport Height	~2,980 mm (9.8 ft)
Transport Width	~2,990 mm (9.8 ft)
Ground Clearance	~460 mm (18.1 in)
Track Width	600 mm (23.6 in) shoes
Track Length on Ground	~3,600 mm

🏗️ 4. DIGGING PERFORMANCE

Parameter	Value
Max Digging Depth	7,010 – 7,220 mm (23.0 – 23.7 ft)
Max Reach (Ground Level)	9,800 – 10,050 mm (32.2 – 33.0 ft)
Max Dumping Height	7,060 mm (23.2 ft)
Max Digging Radius	9,760 mm (32.0 ft)
Max Vertical Wall Dig	~5,500 mm (18.0 ft)
Bucket Capacity (Std)	0.9 – 1.2 m³ (1.2 – 1.6 cu yd)
Breakout Force (Boom)	~125 – 135 kN (28,100 – 30,350 lbf)
Breakout Force (Arm)	~85 – 95 kN (19,100 – 21,350 lbf)
Bucket Force	~105 – 115 kN (23,600 – 25,850 lbf)

🛢️ 5. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Feature	Details
System Type	Load-Sensing (LS) Hydraulic System
Pump Flow	2 × 280 L/min (2 × 74 GPM) — variable displacement
System Pressure	350 bar (5,076 psi)
Auxiliary Flow	~60 L/min (15.9 GPM)
Hydraulic Quick Coupler	Available (Volvo Q-Coupler or Pin Grabber)

🖥️ 6. CAB & OPERATOR COMFORT — Volvo Care Cab

The EC250 features Volvo's award-winning Care Cab, widely regarded as one of the best in the industry:

Feature	Description
🪟 Visibility	Large glass area, optimized pillar design — excellent all-round visibility
💺 Seat	Air-suspended Grammer seat with heating, ventilation & armrests
🔊 Noise Level	As low as 67 dB(A) — one of the quietest in class
🌡️ Climate Control	Fully automatic AC with 4-zone ventilation
🕹️ Controls	Ergonomic levers, adjustable console, intuitive layout
📟 Display	7" or 9" touchscreen monitor (depending on version)
🛡️ ROPS/FOPS	Fully certified Roll-Over & Falling Object Protection
📶 Connectivity	Volvo Co-Pilot integration, USB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay (newer)

🤖 7. SMART TECHNOLOGY — Volvo Co-Pilot ⭐

This is a game-changer feature on newer EC250 models:

Function	How It Works
🔄 Automatic Swing Stop	Stops swing precisely at target angle
📏 Boom/Arm/Bucket Positioning	One-button auto-positioning to preset coordinates
🎯 Grade & Slope	Automatic grading with GPS/tilt sensor
📊 Repeatability	Stores and repeats digging patterns
📈 Benefit	Up to 40% faster cycle times, less operator fatigue, better precision

🏆 Volvo Co-Pilot has won multiple industry awards and is a major selling point.

🌿 8. FUEL EFFICIENCY — ECO Mode

Feature	Details
ECO Mode	Reduces engine RPM & hydraulic flow when full power isn't needed
Auto Idle Shutdown	Engine shuts off after 5 min of inactivity
Fuel Savings	Up to 15% less fuel consumption vs. previous generation
Hydraulic Efficiency	Load-sensing system only delivers flow as needed

💰 Typical fuel consumption: ~18–22 L/hr (4.8–5.8 gal/hr) depending on workload.

📡 9. TELEMATICS — Volvo CareTrack

Feature	Details
Real-Time Tracking	GPS location, working hours, idle time
Fuel Monitoring	Consumption tracking per machine
Diagnostics	Remote fault codes & alerts
Utilization Reports	Productivity analysis
Geo-Fencing	Alert if machine leaves designated area
Theft Protection	Immobilization capability

🔧 10. SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Feature	Details
Service Intervals	Engine oil: 1,000 hrs / Hydraulic oil: 4,000 hrs
Ground-Level Service Points	Easy access to filters, drains, grease points
Tilt-Up Hood	One-person hood opening for engine access
Volvo Uptime Center	24/7 dealer support & remote diagnostics
Parts Availability	Excellent global dealer network

🆚 11. COMPETITOR COMPARISON

Feature	Volvo EC250	CAT 325	Komatsu PC250	Hitachi ZX250
Power	154–180 HP	178 HP	172 HP	172 HP
Weight	~25,000 kg	~25,700 kg	~25,100 kg	~25,300 kg
Dig Depth	7.2 m	7.3 m	7.2 m	7.2 m
Smart Tech	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Co-Pilot	⭐⭐⭐ Cat Grade	⭐⭐⭐⭐ Komtrax	⭐⭐⭐ Site Controller
Fuel Efficiency	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Operator Comfort	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Resale Value	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ 12. KEY STRENGTHS (SUMMARY)

✅ Strength	💡 Why It Matters
🏆 Best-in-class operator comfort	Lower fatigue = higher productivity
🤖 Volvo Co-Pilot	Makes skilled operators even better; helps train new ones
⛽ Fuel efficiency leader	Saves thousands of $/year in fuel
🔧 Low maintenance cost	Longer intervals, easy service
📈 High resale value	Volvo holds value better than most
🌐 Global dealer network	Support available worldwide
🛡️ Safety	ROPS/FOPS, excellent visibility, low noise

🎯 13. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

🏗️ Application	📋 Details
General Earthmoving	Excavation, trenching, backfilling
Road Construction	Grading, pipe laying, road base work
Utilities	Water, gas, telecom installation
Demolition	With hydraulic breaker or grapple
Landscaping	Grading, pond digging, tree planting
Mining (Light)	Quarry work, material handling
Foundation Work	Footings, basement excavation

💰 14. APPROXIMATE PRICING (2024)

Configuration	Price Range (USD)
EC250E (Standard)	$180,000 – $210,000
EC250EL (Long Reach)	$210,000 – $240,000
EC250E (with Co-Pilot + Q-Coupler)	$220,000 – $260,000

⚠️ Prices vary by market, dealer, and optional attachments.

🏁 FINAL VERDICT

The Volvo EC250 is widely considered the gold standard in the 25-ton class. Its combination of fuel efficiency, operator comfort, smart technology (Co-Pilot), and low operating costs makes it the top choice for contractors who value productivity and total cost of ownership (TCO) over just purchase price.