Equipment World Digital Magazine
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EquipmentWorld.com | January 2018 13 marketplace | by Don McLoud | DonMcLoud@randallreilly.com 20 mph on and off pavement Gradall has updated its XL 3300 wheeled excavator with a Tier 4 Final engine and an im- proved electrical system. It also can go up to 20 mph on and off pave- ment, with its 5.1-liter Volvo Penta engine. The 173-horsepower engine improves fuel effi ciency by 5 percent from the previous XL 3300. The excavator weighs 39,295 pounds and has a short tail swing to help reduce traffi c interruptions dur- ing roadside working. The drive axles are equipped with wet-disc brakes. EDITOR'S PICK EDITOR'S PICK SAME FORCE, LESS HORSEPOWER Volvo Construction Equipment's updated EC27D compact excavator provides the same breakout and tear-out forces as its predecessor with 30 percent less horsepower. The 2.7-ton excavator runs on a 20.9-horsepower Volvo engine, giving it 5 percent better fuel effi ciency, the company says. The excavator delivers 9,600 pounds of digging force. A 2.6-cubic-foot bucket is standard, as is a canopy with roll-over and falling-object protection. Volvo's Care Cab is optional. The EC27D also features an automatic two-speed travel system that allows the operator to drive at high speeds and the machine to automatically reduce that speed when it needs more traction.