United States reference
Verified specifications
Values are manufacturer-published or faithfully converted from the cited manufacturer record. Manufacturer-published dual units are retained where available, and the basis column travels with every value.| Specification | Metric | Imperial | Standard / configuration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating-weight range | 20,700–26,100 kg | 45,636–57,541 lb | Published model-family range |
| Boom length | 5.7 m | 18 ft 8 in | Published configuration option |
| Arm length | 2.9 or 3.5 m | 9 ft 6 in or 11 ft 6 in | GP/HD arm configurations |
| Bucket-capacity range | 0.59–1.09 m³ | 0.77–1.43 yd³ | Configuration-page choices |
What the specifications mean
A broad family range is honest but unsuitable as a transport quote without configuration detail.
Longer arms trade working envelope against digging and lifting characteristics.
Bucket volume should be matched to material density and machine stability.
Configurations and options to verify
- Volvo lists 2.9 m GP/HD and 3.5 m GP arms with the 5.7 m boom.
- Bucket and coupler choices materially change working range and payload.
- The operating-weight range must be narrowed from the candidate machine's build sheet.
Used EC230 inspection priorities
- Measure links, bushings, rollers, idlers and sprockets against service limits—not by appearance alone.
- Cycle boom, arm, bucket and swing under load; check cylinders, drift, linkage play and slew bearing movement.
- Review cold-start behaviour, fault history, emissions-system records and installed grade-control hardware.
- Confirm auxiliary circuits, coupler controls and included work tools in operation.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Undercarriage remaining life and travel duty can dominate near-term repair exposure.
- Pins, bushings, cylinders, pumps and emissions components should be priced from inspection evidence.
- Fuel, operator, attachment wear, transport and expected annual utilization belong in a total-cost model.
Attachments and compatibility
- Record coupler or pin geometry before comparing buckets, thumbs or breakers.
- Match breaker and processor weight, flow, pressure, return and case-drain requirements.
- Include attachment weight when checking stability, lift information and transport.
Transport planning
- Record actual travel length, width, height and weight with the fitted boom, arm, shoes, counterweight and work tool.
- State what remains installed and what travels separately; carriers must confirm route and permit requirements.
Manufacturer provenance
Sources and verification notes
Each exact value above points to one of these first-party records.Volvo Construction Equipment
Open manufacturer source EC230 Crawler Excavator
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified
Volvo Construction Equipment
Open manufacturer source EC230 Configuration
United States · exact model technical page · verified August 2026 · confidence: manufacturer-verified