The new Volvo EC220E has plenty of lifting capacity for placing sewer rings and handling trench boxes . . . as well as muck shifting duties
And the twenty two tonne machine was subject to some critical
feedback from M & J Evans’ operators who, being used to operating a competitive make of machine, found that the Volvo machine’s hydraulic controls have a superior smoothness in their daily operations. They are also extremely happy with the cab comforts such as heated air suspension seats, climate control, an easy to read cab monitor and Bluetooth connectivity. The operators were also impressed with the LED light package and were surprised at how quiet and fuel efficient the engine is. The EC220E has been deployed to work on a large housing project in Shropshire and is currently tasked with putting the sewage/drainage system in place. The lifting capabilities of the EC220E are far greater than other machines in the current fleet and much smoother on the hydraulics, especially useful when lowering concrete chamber rings into confined spaces. The EC220E will continue to be used on very similar applications over the next four years.
“The EC220E is totally suited to the typical applications we
undertake on new house building sites which predominantly involves bulk earthmoving, preparing trenches for drains and sewers, placing sewer rings in the prepared ground and digging foundations. I am extremely happy with the feedback from our operators who say the machine has finesse, is smooth and precise for forming roads with excellent control. The lift mode on the machine is equally very good – an all-round good machine” says Mr Turner.
And, just as important is the ease of access for M & J Evans’ service and maintenance technicians according to Mr Turner and
the Volvo EC220E isn’t found lacking in this area. The machine features large, wide opening compartment doors with robust handles, hinges and locks providing access to all the major machine components with daily and weekly service points conveniently grouped together. Multiple handrails provide safe and easy access and egress to both the cab and the superstructure. The bolted on punched anti-slip foot plates provide a superior grip for increased safety whilst on the machine. There is a large tool box storage compartment on the offside of the machine which also contains the windscreen washer bottle and diesel replenishment hose. “Another good reason for us choosing Volvo again is the fact we appreciate dealing directly with the manufacturer and we’ve had superb support from Volvo’s customer support centre at Minworth for the existing EC250D and our two Volvo articulated haulers which are covered by Volvo service agreements,” says John Turner. Founded as a limited company in 2003, M & J Evans
Construction Ltd is a groundworks and civil engineering company from Walsall in the West Midlands which operates as a sub- contractor for many major construction companies over various market sectors in the construction industry. Covering a wide radius from its West Midlands headquarters the company offers a one stop shop solution for house building infrastructures for companies such as Redrow, Persimmon, Taylor Woodrow, Wimpey and Bellway to name but a few. Besides utilising its own plant fleet on such projects the company also has equipment available for general hire.
Not found lacking: Ease of access for service and maintenance technicians featuring large, wide opening compartment doors with robust handles, hinges and locks providing access to all the major machine components with daily and weekly service points conveniently grouped together.
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