handling forks and additional block handling counterweights. The four articulated haulers have been given similar treatment
with the fitment of E4 VLTS tyres for extreme quarry application and the bodies have been fitted with optional wear liners made from 450Bn steel to counter the abrasive nature of the material to be handled. The A30G’s have a body and load capacity of 17.8m3 and 29 tonnes whilst the larger A40G’s have values of 24.0m3 and 39 tonnes respectively. Both the 50 and 75 tonne excavators have been equipped with
double grouser track pads for quarry operations and both have been supplied with hydraulic quick fits, heavy duty buckets and ripper teeth for prising material from situ. The EC480E is installed with a 13 litre Volvo engine developing 378 nett hp whilst the new flagship EC750E features the larger 16 litre engine developing 508 hp. For both machines, the hydraulics are perfectly matched to the engine and are controlled by an advanced system which provides on-demand flow and reduces power losses within the circuit. Volvo’s unique ECO mode contributes significantly to the machines’ total improved efficiency without any loss of
performance in most operating conditions. As well as improving fuel efficiency, this increases controllability for more precise performance. Both the excavators have been installed with a 360º visibility system giving the operator a complete overview of where the machine is in relation to potential hazards or objects which are in close proximity to the machine. The package of machines comes with a 5-year extended
driveline warranty package and all are covered under Volvo’s Service Support agreements. Established in the late 1880s, Marshalls is the UK's leading
manufacturer of superior natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products, supplying the construction, home improvement and landscape markets. The Group operates its own quarries and manufacturing sites, as well as 12 service centres and 14 offices throughout the UK. As a major plc, Marshalls is committed to quality in everything it does, including environmental best practice and continuous improvement in health and safety performance for the benefit of its 2,000 strong workforce. ■
“…when we looked at the life time owning and operating costs, the fuel efficiencies of the products, extended driveline warranties, the residual values and the detailed servicing agreements…
Volvo emerged as the clear winner”
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