{"id":3003,"date":"2020-11-03T21:03:29","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T21:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2020-11-03T21:05:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T21:05:45","slug":"volvo-ce-introduces-rotating-pipelayer-attachment-kits-for-14-ton-excavators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/volvo-ce-introduces-rotating-pipelayer-attachment-kits-for-14-ton-excavators\/","title":{"rendered":"Volvo CE Introduces Rotating Pipelayer Attachment Kits for 14 Ton Excavators"},"content":{"rendered":"

Volvo CE has developed a rotating pipelayer attachment kit that allows an excavator to also work as a pipelayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a new attachment kit that allows 14-ton excavators to be converted into rotating pipelayers, offering a simple solution for users who don\u2019t want to buy a dedicated pipelayer and who have been using conventional excavators for the work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe pipelayer attachment kit is aimed at customers placing pipe in cities and municipalities where space is at a premium. Our 14-ton excavators are the right size for this type of work, so pairing the kit to these machines made sense,\u201d said Todd Cannegieter, Product Manager, Attachments and Special Applications, Volvo CE. \u201cIf you\u2019re not lowering in pipe regularly, it can be hard to justify the investment in a dedicated pipelayer or side boom. We wanted to give customers another option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Convertible and Maneuverable<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rotating pipelayer kit fits conventional Volvo CE 14-ton crawler excavators \u2014 the\u00a0EC140EL<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0ECR145E<\/a>. The pipelaying boom simply attaches to the main boom of the excavator, converting from excavator to pipelayer (or vice versa) in about one hour.<\/p>\n

The components are robust and can safely handle pipes up to 20 inches (508 mm), with a rated load of 7,300 pounds (3.3 tons). Max working height is 24 feet (7.3 m) and max working depth is 50 feet (15.24 m). When it comes to transport, excavators with the pipelayer kit can be readied for transit in minutes: just load and go \u2014 no crane or extra people required, saving time, money and hassle. Getting all of this versatility in a single machine means operators can get the job done easier, quicker, safer and at a lower cost.\"\"<\/p>\n

Best-in-Class Comfort, Safety and Cost Savings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike a traditional side boom pipelayer, Volvo\u2019s patented rotating superstructure solution means the machine is far more maneuverable, with no need to constantly reposition its tracks. The short-swing radius ECR145E can perform pipelaying work on busy two-lane streets while leaving one lane open for traffic, making it ideal for pipelaying in urban areas. This pipelayer configuration also gives the ECR145E the same lifting capacity as its standard excavator sibling, the EC140EL.<\/p>\n

Unlike a side boom, the operator will always face the load, helping to reduce fatigue. An excavator-based pipelayer will also be more familiar to most operators, which could help with recruitment, training and productivity.<\/p>\n

\"\"Operators are further supported by Volvo\u2019s unique Load Moment Indicator, which ensures safe operation up to a 10\u00b0 slope. The system monitors load weights and sends audio and visual alerts. It also includes a standard anti-two-block system.<\/p>\n

There are maintenance advantages with the kit as well. This pipelayer configuration has almost all components in common with a standard 14-ton excavator, so it\u2019s simple to find parts and keeps maintenance costs low.<\/p>\n

The kit was developed in response to customers\u2019 need for a simpler solution to lower pipes into trenches. Now they can easily switch from a use-anywhere excavator to a dedicated pipelayer \u2014 and back again.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the rotating pipelayer conversion kit\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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