The Volvo ew55 wheel excavator (2002-2003) combines low engine power at 53.6 hp (40 kW) with low weight at 11,799 lb (5.35 t). It also has bucket capacity of 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³).
Specification profile
2002-2003
Weight: 11,799 lb (5.35 t)Engine power: 53.6 hp (40 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Travel speed: 18.6 mph (30 km/h)
11,799 lb (5.35 t)Weight
53.6 hp (40 kW)Engine power
0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
2,250 rpmEngine speed at max torque
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Transport width
28.9 in (0.73 m)Bucket width
9.27 ft (2.83 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
53.6 hp (40 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
11,799 lb (5.35 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)
Low 0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)Typical 0.97 yd³ (0.74 m³)High 1.77 yd³ (1.35 m³)
Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.9 mph (32 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Travel speed is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Low 6.33 ft (1.93 m)Typical 8.48 ft (2.58 m)High 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Transport width is well below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
9.27 ft (2.83 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Material Handling ExcavatorNO
Track GuidanceNO
Air conditioningNO
BladeNO
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Overload AlertNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | ew55 wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2002-2003 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power53.6 hp (40 kW)
Maximum torque181/1600 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,250 rpm
Tear-out Force9,150 lbf (40.7 kN)
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width28.9 in (0.73 m)
Dredging Depth11.5 ft (3.52 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal19.7 ft (5.99 m)
Transport height9.27 ft (2.83 m)
Transport length18.6 ft (5.67 m)
Transport width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.3 yd³ (0.23 m³)
Weight11,799 lb (5.35 t)
Overload AlertNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke94×100 mm
Displacement0.74 US gal (2.8 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres12×16.5-12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Track GuidanceNo
BladeNo
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo



