Volvo ew55 wheel excavator Specs (2002-2003)

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.

Max. Reach Horizontal19.7 ft (5.99 m)
Bucket width28.9 in (0.73 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.6 ft (5.67 m)
Transport height9.27 ft (2.83 m)
Transport width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
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