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VOLVO COMPACT EXCAVATORs
PRODUCT MANUAL
EC15c, EC17c, EC18c, EC20C
More care. Built in.

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  • Page 1 VOLVO COMPACT EXCAVATORs PRODUCT MANUAL EC15c, EC17c, EC18c, EC20C More care. Built in.
  • Page 3 Summary Walkaround ................... from 4 to 17 Digging Equipment ..............from 18 to 19 Electrical ..................from 20 to 21 Engine ..................from 22 to 2 Hydraulics .................. from 24 to 27 Operator’s Environment ............from 28 to 5 Undercarriage ................from 6 to 9 Upper Frame ................
  • Page 4 Fuel tank filling and filtration Page 20 (029) Page 23 (054) Hydraulic oil filtering High, resistant and and filling protective counterweight Page 23 (065) Page 40 (005) Powerful, ISO / SAE control pattern change efficient Volvo engine Page 22 Page 27 (009-010-011-012) (071)
  • Page 5 Ideal top cab visibility Page 33 (048) Boom cylinder protection from damages Page 18 (017) Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Page 18 Effective and strong (019) translation function Page 28 (004) Suspended and insulated cab Page 40 (06) Safe and productive slewing break Page 25 (028)
  • Page 6 Walkaround : Main strong points Operator’s care cab Slew and offset Page 28 movements combination (002) Page 24 (001) Safe locking of all of Precise accessory and boom the controls offset by finger tip control Page 30 (027) Page 24 (015-016) Comfortable and Roomy and easy...
  • Page 7 Page 25 hydraulic components (00) Page 25 (021) Powerful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 (01) Accessible Main Control Valve Powerful, efficient Volvo engine Page 26 (07) Page 22 (009-010-011-012) Easy day to day maintenance Page 22 (00) Variable-width undercarriage Page 36...
  • Page 8 Robust digging equipment Page 28 Page 18 (002) (014) Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Powerful, efficient Page 18 (019) Volvo engine Page 22 (009-010-011-012) Practical and convenient tool boox Page 32 (046) Protected blade cylinder Rounded durable dozer blade Page 37...
  • Page 9 Walkaround : Operating costs Hydraulic hoses protected inside the boom Page 18 (019) Cab flat windows easy and cost efficient replacement Page 34 (055) Robust digging equipment Page 18 (014) Starter motor protected Excellent access to the Page 23 (07) hydraulic components Page 25 (021)
  • Page 10 Walkaround : Productivity Effective and strong Precise accessory translation function and boom offset by Page 28 finger tip control (004) Page 24 (015-016) Independence of hydraulic functions Efficient heating system Page 26 Page 32 (045) (09) Comfortable and efficient Ergonomic and smooth travel pedals dozer blade lever Page 29...
  • Page 11 Impressive cab all-around visibility Page 30 (026) Performant bucket forces Page 19 (020) Powerful, efficient Volvo engine Efficient bucket’s Page 22 curled angle (009-010-011-012) Page 19 (02) Performant and efficient variable displacement pump High, resistant and Page 25 (00) protective counterweight...
  • Page 12 (02) Performant and efficient variable displacement pump Page 25 (00) Powerful hydraulic gear pump Page 26 (01) Powerful, efficient Volvo engine Page 22 High travel speed (009-010-011-012) Page 25 (018) Effective tractive forces Page 38 (049) Effective and strong translation function...
  • Page 13 Walkaround : Serviceability Roomy and easy to clean Washer fluid filling cab / canopy fl oor Page 35 (072) Page 30 (02) Clear and easy check for machine operating hours Page 31 (04) Complete and clear instrument panel Page 31 (0) Easy day to day maintenance Page 22...
  • Page 14 Walkaround : Operator’s environment Operator’s care cab Slew and offset Page 28 movements combination (002) Page 24 (001) Independence of hydraulic functions Precise accessory and boom Page 26 offset by finger tip control (045) Page 24 (015-016) Safe locking of all of the controls Efficient heating system Page 30...
  • Page 15 Safe machine’s access for the operator Page 32 (042) Accessible battery disconnect switch Page 20 (029) ISO / SAE control pattern change Page 27 (0071)
  • Page 16 Walkaround : Safety Independence of hydraulic functions Operator’s care cab Page 26 (045) Page 28 (002) 4 digits anti theft key pad Page 35 (068) Safe locking of all of the controls Complete and clear Page 30 (027) instrument panel Page 31 (0) Safe and comfortable...
  • Page 17 Safe machine’s access for the operator Page 32 (042) Protection of the electrical circuit Starter motor protected Page 21 Page 23 (067) (07) Accessible battery disconnect switch Page 20 (029) Protected battery Page 20 (060) Optimized machine rear overhang High-quality hydraulic Page 40 (05) connectors...
  • Page 18 Digging Equipment Digging equipment durability and sturdiness Boom design is the same as on larger excavator machines. Boom end is made of cast steel and arm base is made of cast iron to offer maximum durability between boom and arm connection. Customer Benefit •...
  • Page 19 Bucket forces Delivers performance and considerable breakout and tear- out forces for a machine in this category. The breakout force is the force developed by the bucket cylinder. The excavator’s ability to separate and de-compact material by leverage at the bucket teeth depends on this force. The tear-out force is the force developed by the arm cylinder and used for bucket penetration and tear-out of materials.
  • Page 20 Electrical Battery disconnect switch All machines are equipped with a battery disconnect switch on the outside of the cab. The switch is easily accessed and is located on the right side of the machine, next to the cab door. When the switch is disengaged the machine’s electricity supply is shut off.
  • Page 21 Protection of the electrical circuit The electrical circuit is equipped with two main fuses, which prevent any short circuiting. Customer Benefit • Better protection. No risk of fire. More safety.
  • Page 22 • Increased productivity and more operator comfort. Volvo engine (EC15C,EC17C,EC18C,EC20C) The engines features a diesel Volvo Tier 4 compliant engine: Volvo D1.1DCAE4 (1,1 liters),  cylinders, water- cooled with inline fuel injection pump. Customer Benefit • More reliability, more performance and productivity.
  • Page 23 Fuel tank filling and filtration The large fuel inlet is located on the rear of the engine hood with large and accessible entry. It features a strainer and water separator to ensure optimum fuel filtration and preserve the engine’s life. Customer Benefit •...
  • Page 24 Hydraulics Slew and offset movements combination Slewing movement is controlled by the left hand control lever and offset movement is controlled by an electro- proportional roller located on the right hand control lever. The offset control indicator switch lights up after being pressed on the left hand control switch.
  • Page 25 Travel speed performance High speed has been increased by 20% compared to previous models. Hydraulic flow to the travel motors has also been increased. Customer Benefit • More productivity on the worksite during travelling or levelling applications. In depth hydraulic maintenance Very good access to all main hydraulic components.

  • Page 26: Hydraulic System

    Hydraulics Hydraulic gear pump The EC15C and EC17C are equipped with hydraulic mono pump system. This gear pump generates constant flow at different pressure levels. The pump is sturdy and reliable. Customer Benefit • Low operating and maintenance costs. Main Control Valve accessibility Easy accessibility to the main control valve.
  • Page 27 Hydraulic connectors quality ORFS (O Ring Face Seal) technology is used on most hydraulic connectors to ensure 100% certain leak tightness. It provides an excellent resistance to pressure peaks, vibrations and twisting. Customer Benefit • No risk of leakage for more safety along with lower operating and maintenance costs.
  • Page 28 Operator’s Environment Volvo Care cab Volvo is the leader in operator comfort. The cab, among the most spacious and roomy in its category, offers excellent all-around visibility with a larger glazed area. Controls and instrument switches are ideally located inside the cab.
  • Page 29 Safe Cab and canopy Volvo cabs/canopies come standard with TOPS, ROPS and OPG1 safety structure. 1/ OPG1 (Object Protective Guard). Protection in the event of an object falling on the cab. 2/ ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure). Protection against any risk of being crushed during machine roll over.
  • Page 30 Operator’s Environment All around visibility The cab has a very large security glazed surface area on all four sides on the cab. Cab features a large front window, a sliding window on the right side, a fully glazed cab door and a large rear window with narrow pillars to provide 60°...

  • Page 31: Instrument Panel

    Instrument panel The new instrument panel features complete monitoring of gauges, controls and warning lights. The instrument panel is located on the operator’s right side for easy viewing. The digital operating hour meter and the fuel level gauge are on the top of the instrument panel. 8 warning lights are located on the left bottom of the panel: central warning, engine temperature control, engine oil pressure control, battery charge control, offset control, preheating control,...
  • Page 32 Operator’s Environment Heating system Cab heating system has 2 heating vents: one dedicated for front window defrosting and a second dedicated to the operator’s side. The heating control is in the cab, within the operator’s reach. Customer Benefit • More operator comfort with less fatigue when operating in poor weather, leading to more productivity.
  • Page 33 More safety. Easy familiarization The machine features optimised travel controls, ergonomic control levers, Volvo Care Cab, combination of slew and offset on the joysticks and intuitive interface electroproportional control for offset and attachment. All features are easy for the operator to understand, helping them to quickly get maximum productivity out of the machine.
  • Page 34 Operator’s Environment Flat windows The front, back, side and door windows are flat and made of security glass. In case of damage, all glass windows can be replaced simply, quickly and inexpensively. Customer Benefit • Low operating and maintenance costs. Cab inside light Interior cab light is well positioned on the cab’s ceiling above the instrument panel and ignition switch.
  • Page 35 Anti theft key pad Anti theft key pad with 4-digit code is located on the right instrument panel. Without the code, the machine can’t be started. Available as an option. Customer Benefit • More safety. Right and left rear view mirrors Machine is equipped as standard with a right side, large rearview mirror.
  • Page 36 Undercarriage Dozer blade reach The dozer blade is positioned well forward from the machine tracks to provide maximum reach at ground level. Dozer blade is easily visible from the operator’s seat, allowing for precision work. There is good clearance between the tracks and the blade rear side, providing a good outlet for displaced soil during levelling and backfilling operations.

  • Page 37: Dozer Blade

    Dozer blade lever The blade control lever is smartly positioned near the operator’s right hand for smooth operation during ground levelling and backfilling work. The knob’s lever has an ergonomic rounded shape for a good grip and easy operation. Customer Benefit •...
  • Page 38 Undercarriage Tractive forces High tractive forces enable very good performance during all levelling and backfilling work. This allows the machine to have good performance when working on steep slopes. Customer Benefit • More productivity. Dozer blade side extensions The two blade extension parts are stored on each side of the dozer blade, allowing widening when needed.
  • Page 40 Upper Frame Rear protection The machine rear counterweight is made of cast iron and one single piece to offer very good wear resistance. It also features a round, high-profile design that wraps to each side of the machine to protect panels. The engine hood is well integrated into the counterweight shape and protected from potential damage when operating on narrow or congested sites.

  • Page 41: Lifting Machine

    Lifting machine Machine is equipped with  lifting points: 2 on top of the cab / canopy and 1 on the boom equipment. Machine can be easily lifted and transported for specific applications. Customer Benefit • More safety. • More versatility. Fuel tank capacity The tank’s 20 liter capacity provides, on average, 10 to 12 hours of work depending of the type of applications.
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  • Page 44 Not all products are available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine. PUB : 21A100619 English (Global) 2010.0 Volvo, Global Marketing...

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