Used Volvo 140 Excavator

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Detailed Introduction to Volvo EC140 Series Excavator

The Volvo 140 excavator generally refers to the Volvo EC140 series 14-ton class medium crawler excavator, a flagship mid-range product manufactured by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), a global leader in construction machinery. It is engineered to balance high working efficiency, low operating cost, superior operator comfort and outstanding durability, making it one of the most popular models in the 13-16 ton excavator segment worldwide.

1. Core Specifications (Take the latest EC140E, the most widely sold current-generation model, as an example)

Item	Specification
Operating Weight	13,800 – 15,300 kg (varies by track type, counterweight and attachment configuration)
Engine Model	Volvo D4J, 4-cylinder turbocharged, high-pressure common rail
Emission Standard	EU Stage V / US Tier 4 Final / China National IV
Gross Rated Power	89 kW (121 hp) @ 2,200 rpm
Max. Digging Depth (with 4.6m boom + 2.5m arm)	5,520 mm
Max. Horizontal Digging Reach	8,280 mm
Max. Dumping Height	5,880 mm
Standard Bucket Capacity	0.52 – 0.92 m³
Hydraulic System Flow	2 × 114 L/min
Fuel Tank Capacity	260 L
Hydraulic Oil Capacity	130 L
In-cab Noise Level	≤72 dB(A)

2. Key Performance & Design Features

2.1 High-Efficiency, Low-Emission Powertrain

Equipped with Volvo’s independently developed D4J engine, matched with a passive regeneration exhaust aftertreatment system. No manual DPF regeneration operation is required, and it complies with the latest global emission standards without sacrificing power output.
Integrated ECO mode, auto-idle and auto-shutdown functions reduce unnecessary fuel consumption by up to 10% compared to the previous EC140D generation, with an average operating fuel consumption of only 7-11 L/h under common working conditions.
Matched with Volvo’s advanced load-sensing electro-hydraulic system with flow sharing technology, it ensures smooth coordination of multiple simultaneous actions (e.g. boom lifting + slewing + bucket curling), greatly improving operation precision and working efficiency.

2.2 Industry-Leading Operator Comfort

The cab is certified with ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure), ensuring maximum safety for operators in complex working environments.
Air-suspension adjustable seat with lumbar support, ergonomic short-stroke control joysticks, and multi-zone automatic air conditioning system reduce operation fatigue during long working hours.
Ultra-wide front and side windows provide 360° panoramic vision, effectively eliminating operation blind spots. The 7-inch high-definition color LCD monitor displays real-time equipment status, fault alerts and operation data clearly. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity and USB charging ports are also available for extra convenience.

2.3 Superior Durability & Low Maintenance Cost

Heavy-duty undercarriage, high-strength steel track links and reinforced idlers/rollers extend service life even under harsh construction conditions such as rocky sites.
The boom and arm are made of high-tensile thick steel plate, with post-weld heat treatment to avoid structural deformation under long-term heavy load.
All maintenance points are designed to be accessible at ground level, no need to climb onto the upper frame for routine inspection. The service interval for engine oil and filter replacement is 500 operating hours, and hydraulic oil service life reaches up to 5,000 hours, greatly reducing downtime and long-term operating costs.

2.4 Smart Operation & Management Functions

Equipped with Volvo CareTrack remote telematics system as standard, supporting real-time monitoring of equipment location, working hours, fuel consumption, and fault pre-warning. Fleet managers can also realize remote lock/unlock and maintenance reminder functions, greatly improving fleet management efficiency.
Optional Volvo Dig Assist operation assistance system supports automatic setting of digging depth, slope and boundary, eliminating the need for manual surveying and setting-out, improving operation accuracy by more than 30% for trenching and grading work.

3. Main Application Scenarios

The EC140 series adopts a compact tail swing design, which is very suitable for narrow space operations, covering both urban and rural working scenarios:

Urban municipal construction: road repair, trench digging, public facility maintenance
Landscaping and forestry: site leveling, tree pit digging, nursery stock transplantation
Residential and commercial construction: foundation excavation, construction material handling, site clearing
Small-scale demolition: equipped with hydraulic breakers for small building demolition and concrete crushing
Pipeline and utility installation: accurate trenching for water, electricity and gas pipelines
Agricultural engineering: farmland consolidation, irrigation channel excavation, rural road construction

4. Optional Attachments

Volvo provides a full range of factory-certified attachments, matched with a quick coupler that enables attachment replacement within 30 seconds without manual operation:

Standard digging buckets, heavy-duty rock buckets, ditching buckets
Hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples (wood grapple, stone grapple)
Tilting buckets, rippers, plate compactors, brush cutters

5. After-sales Support

Volvo CE provides global unified after-sales service for EC140 series products:

1 year / 2,000 operating hours standard warranty, with extended warranty options available
Global spare parts distribution network, ensuring original spare parts supply within 48 hours in most regions
Professional after-sales engineer team providing on-site maintenance, operation training and technical support

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Used Volvo 140 Excavator

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