At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.

Overall Size
Measurement basis: Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.
Working Range
Measurement basis: Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/excavators/volvo-construction-equipment/ec160e/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- EC160E named manufacturer generation
- Applicable region
- North American reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Volvo EC160E
- Generation / record
- EC160E named manufacturer generation
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
North American reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 28 ft 9 in | 8,770 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo |
| Overall width | 8 ft 6 in | 2,590 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo |
| Overall height of boom and cab | 9 ft 6 in | 2,900 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo |
| Maximum digging depth | 19 ft 11 in | 6,070 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verified | Volvo |
| Maximum digging reach at ground level | 28 ft 11 in | 8,820 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verified | Volvo |
| Maximum digging height | 28 ft 11 in | 8,820 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verified | Volvo |
| Maximum dumping height | 20 ft 8 in | 6,310 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verified | Volvo |
| Tail swing radius | 8 ft 4 in | 2,550 mm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo |
| Net power | 146 hp | 109 kW | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.Manufacturer verified | Volvo |
What the specifications mean
The published EC160E values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Boom & arm | Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade. | EC160E named manufacturer generationNorth American reference |
| Undercarriage & tracks | Transport dimensions refer to the manufacturer illustrated stowed posture. | EC160E named manufacturer generationNorth American reference |
| Bucket, coupler & hydraulics | Working ranges apply only to the stated attachment configuration. | EC160E named manufacturer generationNorth American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used EC160E inspection priorities
- Measure the complete undercarriage and check travel and final drives under load.
- Cycle boom, arm, bucket and swing while checking cylinders, pins and slew movement.
- Confirm coupler, auxiliary circuits and installed technology from the actual machine.
- Match the EC160E model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
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, pins, cylinders, pumps and final drives need evidence-based reserves.
- Attachment duty changes fuel, cooling and hydraulic wear.
- Transport exposure changes with shoes, front, counterweight and guarding.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Excavator buckets and couplers
Verify pin or coupler geometry, attachment weight, linkage.
Open attachment researchHydraulic breakers and processors
Verify carrier class, flow, pressure, return and case drain.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: Volvo EC160E — EC160EL long undercarriage, 5.2 m mono boom, 2.6 m arm, 600 mm shoes and no blade.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.Volvo EC160E specifications
North America · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
