I have a highly sophisticated machine, and I treat it as if it was my own! I would definitely say it’s a marked improvement over the conventional EW160 in terms of responsiveness and general performance. It’s very stable, too.” Liam Schofield – EWR170E Operator
has been enhanced further with the addition of an Engcon EC219 tiltrotator making the machine a highly flexible tool on sites. Powered by a Volvo four-litre Stage-IV engine developing 152 net hp, providing high torque at low engine speeds, the EWR170E demonstrates ultra-low fuel consumption characteristics thanks to the machine’s ECO-mode, which turns on automatically, optimising fuel efficiency whilst maintaining productivity. With the two-piece boom and shorter 2m dipper arm installed (to facilitate the Engcon tiltrotator), the machine provides generous dimensions within its digging envelope. For instance, the maximum dig depth is 5.2 metres, practical load over height is 6.69 metres, and forward reach is 8.7 metres.
On recommendation from Liam Schofield, Collins Earthworks has added a whole host of options to their new EWR170E. These include X3 rotation circuit, boom float, CDC steering control incorporated in the joystick, cruise control with creep speed, Volvo 360° smart view, luxury air-suspended seat, trailer hitches
on both the front blade and rear outrigger beam, trailer electrics and single acting trailer tipping hydraulics fore and aft, the maximum amount of additional LED working lights providing high illumination around the machine and a camera system mounted on the underside of the dipper arm beside the standard arrangements.
Liam (aged 27) has been with Collins Earthworks for the past couple of years and previously operated an EW160E until his new charge arrived, and is a self-confessed machine nut. “When I left school I worked as a greenkeeper at the local golf course operating the machinery, tractors and lawn mowers,” he explains. “It wasn’t long before I wanted to get to grips with larger pieces of kit and so I got my CPCS card for operating excavators back in 2014 and progressed from there. Dave (Collins) asked me what I wanted on the new machine and I basically got everything I asked for, so now I have a highly sophisticated machine, and I treat it as if it was my own!” He continues to remove his boots when
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