ROGER MARTIN Group has received France’s first Volvo L120 Electric wheel loader, marking a major step forward in the adoption of zero-emission construction equipment. Powered by a 282 kWh battery, the L120 Electric delivers high performance, extended runtime, and rapid charging capabilities. ROGER MARTIN Group, who has recently celebrated …
Read More »Volvo CE electrifies Bauma 2025 with first-ever zero-emission-only lineup
Volvo CE is set to make history at Bauma 2025 (April 7-13) with the unveiling of its first-ever zero-emission-only lineup. This groundbreaking showcase will feature an exclusive all-electric range and marks a significant milestone in Volvo CE’s commitment to sustainable innovation. The platform will also include a worldwide first launch …
Read More »Komatsu Europe introduces new WA700-8 wheel loader
Advancing Safety, Productivity, and Efficiency in Quarry and Mining Operations. Komatsu proudly announces the all-new WA700-8 wheel loader, engineered with over a century of quarry and mining expertise to deliver unparalleled levels of safety, increased productivity, exceptional durability, and impeccable environmental credentials. Before commencing development, our engineers actively collected customers’ …
Read More »Building Power for the People
Kühtai 2 is a hydroelectric power plant that is being constructed in the Kühtai valley in Austria. Once complete in 2026, it will supply over 200 million kwh of renewable energy to the Austrian grid. At the heart of this mammoth project are machines from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). …
Read More »First VOLVO EC380E HYBRID in Europe Delivering Promised Fuel Efficiency Savings
The first EC380E Hybrid excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to be put to work on a customer site in Europe is already proving it can deliver big savings. The large hybrid crawler excavator is being used by Eichstetter GmbH at its gravel works in Fürth, Germany to extract …
Read More »Volvo CE Launches Mid-Size EC230 Electric in Europe
The first mid-size electric excavator by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is now available for select customers in Europe – delivering more sustainable operation with low noise and zero emissions. The EC230 Electric excavator, one of only a few larger-sized battery-electric excavators in the industry, has already proved successful in …
Read More »Volvo CE EC380E HR makes light work of demolition
A custom-made quick-change boom system on its Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) EC380E HR is helping German demolition and earthworks specialist Austen GmbH make light work of demolition projects, whatever the reach requirements. The toughest demolition jobs demand the ultimate in heavy-duty demolition machinery – and the Volvo EC380E HR, …
Read More »VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT EXTENDS ENGINE SERVICE INTERVALS TO 1,000 HOURS
Advancements in Volvo CE lubricant technology, coupled with new high-performance engine oil and fuel filters, cut engine service intervals and costs by up to 50%. Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing a new generation of fuel filters that extend service intervals to 1,000 hours across a wide range of machines. This …
Read More »CESAR ECV now included on all of the VolvoCE GPE range at SMT GB
SMT GB is the latest machine distributor in the UK to fit CESAR Emission Compliance Verification (ECV) as standard, to Volvo’s full range of GPE machinery, prepared at the company’s facilities at Immingham in Lincolnshire. The decision to begin fitting CESAR Security and ECV followed an industry-wide recognition of the …
Read More »Why Autonomous Transport Will Happen in Quarries and Light Mining First
Creating solutions capable of maximizing transport efficiency through advanced automation is the goal of an entire industry. For Volvo Autonomous Solutions, it’s likely to happen first in the controlled world of quarrying and mining. After developing steadily, step-by-careful-step, for more than 100 years, the automotive world is currently in the …
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