In specification terms, the Volvo ew230c wheel excavator (2009-2015) shows above-average engine power at 168 hp (125 kW) alongside high weight at 52,250 lb (23.7 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³).
Specification profile
2009-2015
Weight: 52,250 lb (23.7 t)Engine power: 168 hp (125 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
52,250 lb (23.7 t)Weight
168 hp (125 kW)Engine power
1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)Bucket capacity
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Transport width
11.1 ft (3.37 m)Transport height
32.1 ft (9.77 m)Transport length
33.3 ft (10.2 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
168 hp (125 kW)
Low 54.6 hp (40.7 kW)Typical 138 hp (103 kW)High 208 hp (155 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
High
52,250 lb (23.7 t)
Low 14,308 lb (6.49 t)Typical 38,764 lb (17.6 t)High 66,139 lb (30 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
1.83 yd³ (1.4 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 above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.89 ft (2.71 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
11.1 ft (3.37 m)
Low 7.94 ft (2.42 m)Typical 10.6 ft (3.24 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Above average
32.1 ft (9.77 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.54 m)Typical 27.4 ft (8.35 m)High 39.9 ft (12.2 m)
Transport length is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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
BladeYES
Cabin AdjustmentNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Overload AlertYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | ew230c wheel excavator |
| Model year / production | 2009-2015 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power168 hp (125 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Tear-out Force26,393 lbf (117 kN)
Dimensions
Dredging Depth20.8 ft (6.34 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal33.3 ft (10.2 m)
Transport height11.1 ft (3.37 m)
Transport length32.1 ft (9.77 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.83 yd³ (1.4 m³)
Weight52,250 lb (23.7 t)
Overload AlertYes
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.51 US gal (5.7 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeD 6 E
Setup & fitment
Material Handling ExcavatorNo
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres11.00-20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesEW
Track GuidanceNo
BladeYes
BoomMB
Cabin AdjustmentNo
Outrigger Stabilisers2 2/4-fold

