Straight-boom electric mini excavator
The Volvo EC18 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator is optimally sized for indoor demolition and now includes a straight boom option with a 10 percent higher pin height than the standard boom configuration.
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| Starting in mid-2025, the EC18 Electric excavator can be ordered with a straight boom that is fitted right from the factory. |
The straight boom on the EC18 Electric gives users the extra height needed to reach ceilings while still easily fitting through doorways.
Starting in mid-2025, the EC18 Electric excavator can be ordered with a straight boom that is fitted right from the factory. The straight boom option offers a 13-foot working height (with bucket) and can be equipped with a range of attachments weighing up to 450 pounds. It can also be factory-fitted with a demolition guarding package to better protect the operator and the machine.
volvoce.com/united-states/en-us/products/electric-machines/ec18-electric/.
Key specifications:
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EC18 Electric compact excavator with straight boom |
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Operating weight (with canopy) |
4,700 lbs / 2,132 kg |
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Travel speed |
1–2.5 mph / 2.6–4 kph |
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Max working height (with bucket) |
13 ft. / 396 cm |
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Max attachment weight |
450 lbs / 200 kg |
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Overall width |
3 ft. 3 in. / 995 mm |
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Overall length |
11 ft. 3 in. / 3421 mm |
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Battery voltage |
48 V |
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Battery capacity |
20 kWh |
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Indicative runtime (depending on application) |
Up to 6 hours |
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Charging time, AC Level 1 (120V) |
~ 12 hours |
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Charging time, AC Level 2 (240V) |
~ 6 hours |
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Charging time, DC fast charging 3-phase (480V) |
~ 1 hour |
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