EC15E

Volvo Compact Excavators 1.56-1.84 t 16.3 hp

Built ready
A small machine packed with big features, the EC15E is the perfect choice
when a compact machine is right for your application. Strong and tough with the
performance to match, the machine is designed to promote low operating costs.

Small but tough Best-in-class serviceability

The unique high-profile counterweight design is made from Complete maintenance tasks with speed thanks to the hinged
three strong pieces of cast iron which wrap around the rear of fuel tank which enables an impressive ease of access to the
the machine, protecting all vital components. All-around steel engine compartment, and easy to locate daily check points. A
panels, recessed 10mm from the counterweight, offer further 50-hour greasing interval further contributes towards the best-
protection. in-class serviceability of this machine.

Safe and easy operation

The roomy and uncluttered operator environment of the Transport with ease
machine is designed to keep you safe and focused while at Transportation of the machine is safe and secure, thanks to
work, including simple layout of the controls, fingertip controls its light weight and convenient design. With automatic slew
and large travel pedals. Safety is built-in to the machine with a lock and four easily accessed large tie-down points on the
ROPS/TOPS/FOPS cab and canopy, a large entrance including upper frame, the machine can be safely transported on a small
high visibility step, and an orange seatbelt as standard for easy trailer with up to three buckets and a hydraulic breaker, while
checks by site managers. maintaining a total transport weight of less than 2t.

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Compact
by design
With a machine width less than 1m, combined with a reduced machine height to less than 2.35m, you can count on the EC15E to
deliver superior performance when working in confined spaces. The machine design ensures maximum visibility and a reduced risk
of machine damage when working alongside obstacles.

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Compact machine,
big potential

Small but tough

• All-around steel panels NEW
• High-profile cast counterweight A VOLVO EXCLUSIVE
• Boom cylinder on top
• Protected hoses, routed inside the boom

Safety first
• High visibility entry step and cab handrail, orange seatbelt A VOLVO EXCLUSIVE
• Controls lock options (switch, seat operator presence or buckled seatbelt sensor) A VOLVO EXCLUSIVE
• 4 large easily accessible tie-down points on the upper frame NEW
• ROPS/TOPS/FOPS certified cab and 4-pillar canopy

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Operate with ease
• Fingertip controls A VOLVO EXCLUSIVE
• Simple controls layout
• Uncluttered floor, large travel pedals
• Smooth combined movements

Maximize profitability
• Convenient access to engine compartment thanks
to hinged fuel tank A VOLVO EXCLUSIVE
• All-around flat windows
• 50-hour greasing intervals
• Patented hydraulic filter

The complete package

• Range of Volvo buckets and quick couplers
• Matched Volvo breaker
• Genuine Volvo Parts
• Volvo Financial Services

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Volvo EC15E in detail
Engine Weight and Ground Pressure
Engine D0.9A Operating weight according to ISO 6016 kg 1 640
Max. power at r/min 2 300 Ground pressure (cab) kPa 28.4
Gross kW 12 Transport weight kg 1 565
hp 16.3 With rubber tracks mm 230
According to ISO 2534 / SAE J1995 With short arm mm 950
Max. torque Nm 52 With fuel tank capacity % 100
at engine speed r/min 1 800 With canopy -kg 84
No. of cylinders 3 With long arm +kg 4
Displacement cm³ 898 With heavy counterweight +kg 38
Bore mm 72 Hydraulic system
Stroke mm 73.6 Maximum system flow l/min 34
Compression ratio 24 Maximum flow for accessories l/min 30
Electrical system Maximum operating pressure MPa 17
Battery V 1 x 12 Travel System
Battery capacity Ah 42 Max, drawbar pull daN 1 160
Alternator V/Ah 12/40 Max. travel speed low km/h 1.9
Swing system Gradeability ° 30
Max, slew speed r/min 9.5 Service Refill
Max, slew torque daNm 243 Fuel tank l 21
Undercarriage Hydraulic system, total l 21
Bottom/top rollers per side 3/0 Hydraulic tank l 15
Track tension By grease piston Sound Level
Blade (width x height) mm 990 x 230 Interior sound level according to ISO 6396
Digging Performances LpA dB(A) 78
Standard bucket width (blade, W/O side cutter) mm 450 External sound level according to ISO 6395 and EU Noise Directive
Standard bucket mass kg 33 (2000/14/EC) and 474-1:2006 +A1:200
Standard bucket rated capacity l 36 LwA dB(A) 93
Bucket rotation ° 196
Bucket breakout force (ISO) daN 1 290
Short arm tearout force (ISO) daN 795
Long arm tearout force (ISO) daN 695

LIFTING CAPACITY EC15E

These capacities are given for a machine equipped with a cabin, rubber tracks and
without a bucket or quick coupler. The below values are in compliance with ISO standard
10567. They do not exceed 75% of the tipping load or 87% of the hydraulic limit with the
machine on firm level ground. Loads marked with an asterisk (*) are limited by machine’s
hydraulic lifting capacity rather than tipping load. Caution: In accordance with EN 474-
5, the machine must be equipped to carry out handling operations. It is the operator‘s
obligation to know and follow the applicable national and local safety regulations.

Lifting point radius (A)

2.0 m 3.0 m Max reach
Lifting point
Max.
height (B) m
m

2 kg - - - - 274 228 2.95

Arm: 950mm 1 kg 441* 374 260 216 225 187 3.32
+ Dozer blade up 0 kg 430 349 252 209 224 185 3.28
-1 kg 427* 349 - - 238* 225 2.81
2 kg - - - - 278* 228 2.95
Arm: 950mm 1 kg 441* 374 291* 216 263* 187 3.32
+ Dozer blade down 0 kg 544* 349 295* 209 247* 185 3.28
-1 kg 427* 349 - - 238* 225 2.81
2 kg - - 241* 222 228* 203 3.15
Arm: 1 150mm 1 kg 364* 364* 261 216 207 172 3.51
+ Dozer blade up 0 kg 430 348 251 207 206 171 3.49
-1 kg 425 344 235* 206 225* 202 3.06
2 kg - - 241* 222 228* 203 3.15
Arm: 1 150mm 1 kg 364* 364* 274* 216 236* 172 3.51
+ Dozer blade down 0 kg 549* 348 297* 207 229* 171 3.49
-1 kg 455* 344 235* 206 225* 202 3.06
2 kg - - 241* 238 228* 220 3.15
Arm: 1 150mm
1 kg 364* 365* 274* 232 236* 185 3.51
+ Dozer blade down
0 kg 549* 373 297* 223 229* 183 3.49
+ Heavy counterweight
-1 kg 455* 369 235* 221 225* 216 3.06

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DIMENSIONS
Description Unit EC15E
Arm mm 950 1 150
A Maximum cutting height mm 3 439 3 582
B Maximum dump height mm 2 444 2 588
B* Maximum bucket clearance mm 2 482 2 625
C Digging depth mm 2 234 2 434
C* Maximum digging depth mm 2 474 2 670
D Maximum vertical wall digging depth mm 1 898 2 091
E Maximum digging reach at ground level mm 3 800 3 993
G Highest position dozer blade mm 221
H Lowest position dozer blade mm 296
J Track length mm 1 462
Dozer blade, maximum reach at ground
K mm 1 028
level
L Overall width with 230mm tracks mm 995
M Overall length mm 3 550 3 431
M* Transport length (arm lowered) mm 3 755 3 768
P Dozer blade height mm 230
Q Shoe width (rubber) mm 230
R Ground clearance to superstructure mm 453
S Front slew radius mm 1 455 1 476
T Front slew radius with maximum offset mm 1 181 1 184
U Overall height cab mm 2 334
U* Overall height canopy mm 2 298
X Tail slew radius mm 1 018
X* Rear overhang (across tracks) mm 342
β1 Maximum boom offset to the right mm 418
β2 Maximum boom offset to the left mm 525

STANDARD EQUIPMENT STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Engine Official approval
Low emission, water-cooled, Volvo 3-cylinder diesel engine, meeting EPA Tier 4 and EU Machine conforming to European directive 2006/42/EC
Stage V environmental regulations Noise emissions in the environment conforming to directive 2000/14/EC
Starter motor protected against ignition when engine is already running Hand Arm Vibrations - Whole Body Vibrations compliant with directive 2002/44/EC
Automatic engine cut-off in case of overheating or low oil level Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) conforming to European directive 2004/108/EC and
Engine starting safety device: the left console must be raised to operate the starter its amendments
Drivetrain Object handling device conforming to EN 474-1 and EN 474-5 standards
Axial piston hydraulic motors equipped with an epicyclic reduction gears ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) conforming to ISO 3471-1 and SAE J1040 standards
Inner flange bottom rollers lubricated for life TOPS (Tip-Over Protective Structure) conforming to ISO 12117 and EN 13531 standards
Electric / Electronic control system OPG 1 (Operator Protective Guard on top) conforming to ISO 10262 standard (when
Maintenance-free battery equipped)
IP67 protected electrical system and high quality connectors
Battery disconnect connector
Two working lights on cab version
Working light on the canopy frame OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
12V power socket in cab with cellular phone storage Operator environment
Swing system Robust 4-pillar structure canopy
Radial piston hydraulic motor with integrated shockless valve Heated cab
Automatic multi-disc spring applied hydraulic released slew brake Vinyl seat with mechanical suspension, low back and 2” orange seatbelt
Superstructure Vinyl seat with mechanical suspension, extended back with lumbar adjustment and 2” orange
retractable seatbelt
Stamped steel panels all-around, recessed 10 to 15mm
Vinyl seat with mechanical suspension, extended back with lumbar adjustment and 3” retractable
4 integrated tie-down points on upper structure
seatbelt
Undercarriage
Fabric seat with mechanical suspension, low back and 2” orange seatbelt
230mm rubber tracks
Fabric seat with mechanical suspension, extended back with lumbar adjustment and 2” orange
Box welded fabricated frame retractable seatbelt
Box section highly rigid dozer blade structure Fabric seat with mechanical suspension, extended back with lumbar adjustment and 3” retractable
230mm rubber tracks seatbelt
Hydraulic system Additional lockable storage box (behind the seat)
High performance Volvo Hydraulic System Radio, AUX, USB, Bluetooth
Flow-Sharing and Load Sensing main control valve Anti-theft, code lock
Boom cylinder cushioning at end stroke (up) Anti-theft, coded key
Patented filtering and filling element Controls lock, switch
Large side by side oil cooler and radiator Controls lock, seat operator presence and switch
Double-acting hydraulic circuit for accessories Controls lock, seatbelt sensor
Hydraulic hoses routed inside the boom for increased protection Tool kit
Cab / Canopy Machine exterior
Cushionned operator station Left/Right rearview mirror
Highly visible orange footstep One protected worklight on the boom
Highly visible orange seatbelt with warning indicator on display One rear worklight
Toolbox with integrated storage for operator’s manual and lockable door Rotating beacon
Cab LED worklights package
Highly visible orange handrail Green beacon link to safety belt
Flat toughened glass all-around Heavy counterweight
Heating systems with in-cab adjustment of temperature and air flow, and multiple air vents Several level of customisation (RAL specifications) to match with your corporate identity
Radio preparation (antenna, wire harness) Hydraulics
Digging equipment Relief valve for auxiliaries
Casted end and structural parts on arm, pivot, undercarriage and upper structure noze Kit 2 flat face hydraulic couplings
Monoblock box welded fabricated boom and arm Boom and arm safety lifting valves
Long-life steel bushings & hardened, pre-lubricated and corrosion resistant pins Boom, arm and dozer blade safety lifting valves
50-hours intervals on all grease points Several grades of mineral and bio hydraulic oil
Machine controls Digging equipment
Automatic locking device for pilot controls and travel levers when the left console is raised Short arm
On/Off fingertip control for boom offset and auxiliary circuit Long arm
Pressure accumulator to lower the equipment on the ground Attachments
Instrumentation and monitoring Volvo mechanical quick coupler (pin-on)
Permanent digital hour meter visible from outside cab Lehnhoff® mechanical quick coupler
Engine temperature and fuel level gauges Symmetrical type mechanical quick coupler (S30)
General Purpose buckets
Not all products are available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we Fixed Ditching buckets
reserve the right to change specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do Tiltable Ditching buckets
not necessarily show the standard version of the machine. Hydraulic breaker HB02LN

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Ref. No 20056711_B / English-21 / 2018.11 / CEX / Volvo, Global Marketing