Construction EquipmentAt a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.
Working Range
Reference details
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Documented model generation; decorative reference illustration · European Stage V manufacturer reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/pipelayers/volvo-construction-equipment/pl4809e/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
Applicable lift height
The load-envelope graphic requires a stated working radius, boom arrangement and reference point. No single scalar maximum hook height was verified for this configuration.
PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations. · checked 2026-09-08Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- PL4809E Stage V — German technical brochure 20057752-A
- Applicable region
- European Stage V manufacturer 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 Construction Equipment PL4809E
- Generation / record
- PL4809E Stage V — German technical brochure 20057752-A
- Product status
- Production status not confirmed — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- European Stage V manufacturer reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
European Stage V manufacturer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesamt-Transportlänge — Auslegerverlängerung verstaut/abgebaut (total transport length; extension stowed/removed) | 50 ft 1 in | 15,260 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Gesamt-Transportbreite — Maschinenbreite eingefahren (transport width; tracks retracted) | 10 ft 4 in | 3,140 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Gesamthöhe, Kabine in unterer Stellung mit ROPS (overall height; cab lowered with ROPS) | 12 ft 1 in | 3,680 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Gesamtbreite — ausgefahrene Spurbreite (overall width; tracks extended) | 11 ft 11 in | 3,640 mm | PL4809E with 750 mm shoes and track frame extended; operating configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Minimum-Bodenfreiheit (minimum ground clearance) | 2 ft 0 in | 600 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Heckschwenkradius (tail-swing radius) | 12 ft 9 in | 3,880 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Auslegerlänge (boom length; standard) | 30 ft 4 in | 9,250 mm | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
| Auslegerlänge — Auslegerverlängerung (boom length with extension) | 36 ft 11 in | 11,250 mm | PL4809E with the optional boom extension deployed; not the selected transport arrangement.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Volvo Construction Equipment |
What the specifications mean
A rotating upper structure changes the clearance problem. Assess tail swing and the load path alongside track width, rather than treating transport width as the whole working envelope.
Keep the standard boom and optional extension separate when reading the lift information. Extra reach does not preserve capacity at every working position.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reference configuration | PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations. | PL4809E Stage V — German technical brochure 20057752-AEuropean Stage V manufacturer reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used PL4809E inspection priorities
- Review the slewing system, boom attachment, ropes and hook arrangement with the machine’s lifting inspection history. Check that the load information matches the Stage V configuration.
- Inspect track-frame extension and locking components, cab-elevation hardware and counterweight attachments; these determine whether the documented setup is actually available.
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
- Plan transport around the boom position, cab height, track retraction and counterweight handling. Confirm these steps with the carrier before relying on a brochure envelope.
- Include specialist lifting-system support and setup time in the ownership comparison with a fixed sideboom machine.
Configuration
Equipment and configuration
Match the installed equipment to the serial-specific build record and the measurement basis shown above.
Configuration details to confirm
- Boom length
- Counterweight
- Track shoes
- Winch and hook blocks
A model specification does not establish compatibility with a particular attachment or option.
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
Measurement basis: PL4809E Stage V column; 750 mm shoes, track frame retracted, cab lowered with ROPS, boom aligned for transport and extension stowed/removed. Standard rear counterweight; added counterweight and raised cab are separate configurations.
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.PL4809E Stage V — German technical brochure 20057752-A
European Stage V manufacturer reference · official technical document · accessed September 8, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified