Used Volvo Excavators Specs
Welcome to Shanghai Yonggong Trading Co., Ltd., your premier international export partner for certified used Volvo heavy machinery. In the global heavy equipment sector, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) occupies a unique and highly respected tier. Built upon a foundation of premium Swedish engineering, Volvo excavators are the absolute gold standard for operations that prioritize fuel efficiency, environmental compliance, and unparalleled operator safety. From large-scale urban developments in North America to the demanding, high-altitude mining sectors of Peru, Chile, and Colombia, our inventory of used Volvo machinery delivers an exceptional Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Purchasing a certified used Volvo excavator from our ISO9001-2000 compliant facility allows you to secure tier-one, technologically advanced earthmoving equipment at a strategically reduced capital cost. Volvo machines are designed to outlast and out-perform, ensuring that even on the secondary market, they provide the relentless digging power and operational uptime your fleet requires to stay profitable.
Deciphering Volvo Technical Specifications: Operating Weight and Logistics
When reviewing the technical specifications of our Volvo inventory—whether you are analyzing a compact EC60D or a massive EC480D—interpreting the data correctly is critical for site safety and logistics planning. A common point of confusion in the heavy machinery industry is the exact definition of operating weight. It is imperative to understand that an excavator’s operating weight refers strictly to the machine’s static mass.
Operating weight is a vital logistical metric. It determines your heavy-haul trailer sizing, highway permit requirements, bridge weight compliance, and the ground bearing pressure the machine exerts on soft or unstable terrain. It does not directly represent the machine’s hourly production capacity or lifting strength. A Volvo excavator’s ability to move earth efficiently is instead driven by the torque of its proprietary Volvo diesel engine, its hydraulic flow rates, and bucket breakout force. Understanding this distinction ensures you procure a machine that is legally and safely transportable to your site while still packing the necessary power for your specific excavation needs.
Explore Our Certified Used Volvo Inventory
Browse our real-time selection of premium Volvo excavators below. Our inventory frequently includes highly sought-after D-series and E-series models. If a listing displays “Consult” in the pricing column, please contact our export logistics team. Because we ship globally, this tag indicates that we need to calculate custom international freight rates (such as RoRo, Flat Rack, or containerized shipping) to provide a highly accurate, delivered quote to your exact destination port.
| Used Excavator Image | Excavator Title | Excavator Brand | Excavator Class | Operating Weight | Engine Model & Net Power | Max Dig Depth | Bucket Capacity | Transport Dimensions: Length, Width, Height | Applications | Working Hours | Production Year | Price | Compare |
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 | Used Volvo EC140D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 14 T | Diesel Engine 105 HP | 5.9 m | 0.63 m³ | 7.5 x 2.5 x 2.8 m | Utilities - Trench Digging & Side Sewe | 1200 H | 2020 | $28,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC60d Excavator | Volvo | Mini | 6 T | Diesel Engine 450 HP | 8.5 m | 2.7 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Landscaping - Blackberry Bush Removal | 2000 H | 2019 | $15,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC480d Excavator | Volvo | Large | 48 T | Diesel Engine 360 HP | 8.5 m | 2.16 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Mining - Mining & Quarry Excavation Quarrying - Mining & Quarry Excavation | 1800 H | 2020 | $15,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC460 Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 345 HP | 8.5 m | 2.07 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1500 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC360B Excavator | Volvo | Large | 36 T | Volvo D12D 256 HP | 7.4 m | 1.6 m³ | 11.2 x 3.2 x 3.3 m | Utilities - Oil & Gas Pipeline Trenching | 3000 H | 2018 | $55,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC290B Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 29 T | Diesel Engine 218 HP | 8.2 m | 1.31 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Dredging - River & Canal Dredging Agriculture - Large Animal Burial Service Forestry - Large Animal Burial Service | 2000 H | 2019 | $50,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC250D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 25 T | Diesel Engine 188 HP | 7.7 m | 1.13 m³ | 10.5 x 3.1 x 3.2 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 1500 H | 2020 | $40,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC240D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 24 T | Diesel Engine 180 HP | 7.5 m | 1.08 m³ | 9.5 x 2.8 x 3.0 m | Construction - Storm Detention Vaults Demolition - Scrap Yard Material Handling | 2000 H | 2019 | $34,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC210D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 21 T | Volvo D6E 156 HP | 6.7 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.6 x 2.9 x 2.9 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1700 H | 2020 | $36,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC200D Excavator | Volvo | Medium | 20 T | Volvo D6E 156 HP | 6.7 m | 0.9 m³ | 9.6 x 2.9 x 2.9 m | Construction - Basement & Foundation Excavation Roadwork - Highway Embankment & Road Grading - Asphalt & Concrete Pavement Removal | 1600 H | 2020 | $35,000 | |
 | Used Volvo EC80D Excavator | Volvo | Mini | 8 T | Diesel Engine 600 HP | 8.5 m | 3.6 m³ | 11.8 x 3.4 x 3.6 m | Roadwork - Gravel / Concrete / Asphalt Driveways | 1500 H | 2020 | $20,000 |
The Volvo Engineering Advantage: Intelligence and Ergonomics
Investing in a used Volvo excavator is an investment in intelligent machine control. Volvo does not just build heavy equipment; they engineer integrated systems where every component is designed to work in perfect harmony. What truly separates a used Volvo from the competition?
- Volvo ECO Mode: Volvo’s proprietary ECO mode is an industry-leading innovation that significantly reduces fuel consumption without any loss of performance in most operating conditions. By optimizing the hydraulic system to reduce flow and pressure losses, ECO mode ensures the engine only burns the exact amount of fuel necessary for the immediate task. Over a 2,000-hour work year, the fuel savings on a Volvo EC210D can dramatically improve your project margins.
- Integrated Volvo Powertrain: Unlike brands that piece together components from various manufacturers, Volvo designs and builds its own engines, hydraulic pumps, and electronic control units. The legendary Volvo D-series diesel engines (utilizing V-ACT technology) deliver massive torque at incredibly low RPMs. This integrated approach ensures flawless communication between the engine and hydraulics, resulting in smoother multi-functioning and longer component life.
- The Volvo Care Cab: Operator fatigue is a silent killer of job site productivity. The Volvo Care Cab is widely considered the most comfortable, ergonomic, and safest operator environment in the industry. Featuring advanced vibration dampening, superior climate control, industry-leading noise reduction, and exceptional 360-degree visibility, operators can maintain peak production speeds through the end of a long 10-hour shift. Furthermore, Volvo cabs feature reinforced ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structures) as a standard safety commitment.
- Electro-Hydraulic System: Volvo’s advanced electro-hydraulic system intelligently manages flow based on operator demand. This means when your operator calls for multiple functions—such as lifting the boom, swinging the house, and curling the bucket simultaneously—the system perfectly distributes the oil flow so the machine moves fluidly, without the jerking or power lag common in lesser machines.
Volvo Application Guide: Selecting the Right “EC” Model
To streamline your procurement and ensure you match the machine precisely to your project scope, we have categorized our primary used Volvo export models by their most effective industrial applications.
1. The Compact Utility Masters: Volvo EC35 to EC80
Operating in the 3.5 to 8-ton range, these mini and compact excavators are engineered for restricted-space environments. Models like the Volvo EC55 and EC60D provide robust digging depth within a highly transportable footprint. They are the go-to choices for North American utility contractors, residential plumbers, and urban landscapers. These machines excel at digging utility trenches, installing retaining walls, and working safely in narrow residential driveways without the risk of counterweight collisions.
2. The Medium Construction Backbone: Volvo EC140 to EC290
The medium-duty class represents the most versatile and heavily utilized segment in the global heavy equipment market. Ranging from 14 to 29 tons, machines like the Volvo EC210D, EC240D, and EC290B provide the perfect equilibrium of transportability and high-volume earthmoving capacity. These units dominate highway embankment grading, storm detention vault excavation, deep basement digging, and large-scale residential developments. The EC210D, in particular, is highly prized in the used market for its bulletproof reliability and exceptional fuel economy.
3. The Mass Excavation Giants: Volvo EC360 to EC700
When the application demands extreme durability and the continuous movement of massive material volumes, Volvo’s large class takes command. Models such as the Volvo EC380D, EC480D, and EC700—weighing between 36 and 70 tons—are purpose-built for the harshest environments on earth. These heavy-duty excavators are heavily deployed in primary rock quarrying, deep mining operations in the Andes, large-scale industrial demolition, and major oil and gas pipeline trenching. Featuring reinforced heavy-duty booms, massive track frames, and severe-duty rock buckets, they effortlessly absorb the extreme torsion and shock of continuous heavy extraction.
Yong Gong’s Stringent Volvo Quality Assurance Protocol
Because Volvo excavators rely on highly advanced, integrated electronic systems, our Shanghai-based technical team executes a highly specialized, 3C-certified inspection process before any used Volvo is approved for international export.
Our technicians plug directly into the machine’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) via Volvo’s proprietary diagnostic tools to retrieve the complete operational history. We rigorously test the ECO mode functionality, verify the integrity of the V-ACT emission systems, and ensure the electro-hydraulic proportional valves are responding with factory-level precision. Furthermore, we conduct detailed ultrasonic measurements of the undercarriage (track links, idlers, and sprockets) to provide you with transparent, data-backed reports on the remaining life of the machine.
Global Export Logistics: Shipping Volvo Machinery to the Americas
Procuring a high-quality machine is only the first step; delivering it safely across the globe requires deep logistical expertise. For over two decades, our export division has managed the complex shipping logistics of heavy machinery from China to ports across North America and Latin America.
For mid-sized units like the EC210D, our expert technicians can dismantle the cab, boom, and stick to load the machine securely into standard 40-foot High Cube containers, drastically reducing your ocean freight costs. For massive assets like the EC480D, we coordinate specialized heavy-duty Flat Rack shipments or Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ocean transport. We manage all commercial invoices, marine insurance, and customs documentation to ensure a rapid, seamless clearance process when your Volvo arrives at its destination port.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Used Volvo Excavators
1. What do the letters “D” and “E” mean in models like the EC210D?
The letter designation following the model number indicates the generation or series of the machine, which usually correlates with engine emissions technology and cab upgrades. The “D-series” (e.g., EC210D) is incredibly popular globally as it balances advanced electronics with incredible mechanical durability. The “E-series” represents a newer generation with updated engines designed to meet even stricter environmental regulations.
2. Are replacement parts for used Volvo excavators difficult to find?
Not at all. Volvo Construction Equipment possesses one of the most robust and expansive dealer networks in the world. Whether you are operating in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Colombia, or Chile, sourcing OEM Volvo parts or high-quality aftermarket equivalents is highly efficient and cost-effective.
3. Why does the Volvo product table show “Consult” instead of a fixed price?
Because we are a global B2B exporter, providing a static online price is often inaccurate for international buyers. When you see “Consult,” it indicates that we need to calculate your final delivered cost. This fluctuates based on your specific required attachments, the current ocean freight rates to your specific country, and your preferred shipping method (RoRo vs. Container).
4. Can I request specific bucket sizes or attachments for my Volvo?
Yes. While our used Volvo excavators typically come equipped with standard general-purpose digging buckets, we can source and install specialized attachments prior to export. Whether your project requires a hydraulic breaker for demolition, a trenching bucket for utilities, or a severe-duty rock bucket for a quarry, our team will customize the machine to your exact specifications.