Volvo launches the EW200E material handler, a 20-ton class machine designed to elevate material processing efficiency across industrial applications._News

Volvo launches the EW200E material handler, a 20-ton class machine designed to elevate material processing efficiency across industrial applications.

Time： 2025-06-09

EW200E

Volvo CE Unveils EW200E Material Handler with Extended Reach Capability

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has expanded its material handling lineup with the EW200E, a purpose-built solution for waste management applications. The new model features a 7.25-meter straight arm that, when combined with the existing 5-meter gooseneck arm, achieves a total working radius of 12 meters—ideal for efficient waste sorting and loading in confined spaces.

Engineering for Waste Disposal Efficiency

Designed on the foundation of Volvo's decades-long expertise, the EW200E leverages mature components from the EW240E material handler and existing wheel excavator models. This modular approach enabled Volvo to fast-track development while ensuring reliability, with rigorous real-world testing refining features for waste sector specifics:

Hydraulic System Optimization: Custom-tuned hydraulics enhance cycle times for continuous loading operations.
Stability Architecture: Standard four stabilizers (front blade + rear legs) and all-rubber tires minimize ground pressure during high-reach tasks.
Flexible Arm Configurations: Choose between a 4-meter gooseneck arm for extended reach or a 3.5-meter sorting arm for precision material manipulation.

The cab's hydraulic lift function raises operators up to 5 meters, providing optimal visibility over waste piles while double-dampened mounts reduce noise and vibration—critical for 8+ hour shifts in demanding environments.

Operator-Centric Design Innovations

Joystick-Only Control: Factory-option eliminates steering columns, allowing full machine operation via intuitive joysticks for reduced fatigue.
Integrated Attachment Solutions: Pre-installed auxiliary circuits ensure seamless compatibility with Volvo's sorting grabs and orange peel grabs, available through the global distribution network.
Performance-Enhancing Technologies:

Boom floating function + cylinder shock absorbers stabilize the grab by minimizing vibration.
Soft swing system coordinates with optimized hydraulics for precise, jerk-free movements.
Grab control logic delivers instant response to operator inputs, improving sorting accuracy.

Strategic Waste Sector Positioning

"By combining proven components with waste-specific features, the EW200E sets a new standard for productivity in recycling and waste transfer stations," said a Volvo CE spokesperson. The machine's 12-meter reach envelope—paired with its compact footprint—addresses the industry's need for high-capacity equipment that thrives in tight layouts. With factory-installed solutions eliminating aftermarket modifications, the EW200E streamlines deployment for waste management fleets prioritizing uptime and low total cost of ownership.