Earthmovers & Excavators – October 2019

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system and is very quiet and is claimed to be
noise and vibration resistant.
The little Volvo runs the Volvo ECO Mode,
reducing fuel consumption by 10 per cent, has a
very soft riding air suspension multi-adjustable
seat, auto two-speed travel with auto reduction
when traction is needed and an inbuilt anti-theft
system, which can be self-monitored via the
machine management system.

UNDER THE HOOD
The Volvo ECR35D mini digger runs a three-
cylinder, 31hp (22.8kW) Volvo D1.8A diesel engine
that is accessed from the rear lift up engine
cover, which enables servicing to be completed
with ease, somewhat.
Running in at just over 3t in weight and with a
dig depth of over 3 metres, this machine meets
the needs of the small machine operator with
ease. The undercarriage runs 300mm-wide tracks
in steel or rubber, one top and four bottom rollers
and a good blade (which can be floated) also add
to the value of this little fella.

The hydraulics and radiator are all accessed

from the side/front lift up cover and ensure

access to those difficult areas, however the

fan sucks the air from the front of the machine,

through this radiator and cover and deposits dust

over the engine bay.

THE BOTTOM LINE

I was pretty pleased to catch up with one of my

old operators from 40 years ago who cut his

teeth on the first of the mini excavators to come

into the country.

All these years later, Howarth has kept true to

his passion and belief that there is definitely a

niche market for everyone out there, one just has

to know what it is.

From the humble Kato 180G of the 70s to

the technological master Volvo ECR35D mini

excavator of today it’s great to see there are

some blokes who have the passion for and love

excavators as much as I do.

Howarth certainly has found it in his “Little

Digger” ECR35D Volvo.

Above: Push power is up

there with the best and the

blade is perfectly positioned

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