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At Volvo Construction Equipment, we design and build high-quality excavators, wheel loaders, articulated haulers, road building equipment, compact equipment and more. We tap into this expertise to create blog posts that provide you helpful tips and advice on the powerful machines you run every day.
How Electric Heavy Equipment Performs at High Altitudes
Do you ever work at higher elevations? If so, it’s important to know that battery electric construction equipment tends to perform better at higher altitudes compared to diesel combustion engines. A naturally aspirated IC ...
How to use Grade Control for Excavators — Volvo Dig Assist: Part 1
We've made Dig Assist Start — the basic package in our Dig Assist portfolio of apps — standard on new Volvo models ranging from EC220E to EC550E. We believe it’s a powerful tool for both new and experienced ...
How Lithium-ion Batteries Work
Many people in the construction industry understand the basics of how an internal combustion engine works — but what about the batteries used to power electric construction equipment? Now’s a great time to learn ...
The Impact of Noise Ordinances on Construction Equipment
Heavy construction equipment — diesel or electric? Increasingly, contractors are facing options for how a machine is powered when they’re buying or renting. The decision for your business can come down to a lot ...