Farm And Plant Volvo Blog Archive

    Volvo L25 Electric Wheel Loader Does The Heavy Lifting At Swedish Stud Farm
    Posted On: April 8, 2024
    Swedish stud farm Menhammar Stuteri purchased three Volvo L25 Electric wheel loaders to handle various tasks at the farm, including moving feed and mucking out stables without risk to animals. ...
    Volvo CE Introduces All-New Grading Bucket For Compact Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: March 11, 2020
    Volvo says the bucket is the “perfect” attachment for stripping topsoil, landscaping, light-duty dozing, and levelling work. ...
    Volvo CE Launches Retail E-Commerce Tool, Now Accepting Orders For Upcoming Electric Excavator & Wheel Loader
    Posted On: March 2, 2020
    New web tool lets you save your spot in Volvo’s production queue so you can get started enjoying the benefits of quiet, zero-emission plant machines on your jobsites as soon as possible. ...
    Volvo CE Presents Large, Productive P8820D ABG Paver
    Posted On: January 8, 2020
    The newest paver out of Sweden is large enough to handle any roadbuilding job and comes packed with features and technology to ensure you get the job done right. ...
    Volvo Wheel Loaders To Come With Load Assist As Standard In Europe
    Posted On: January 7, 2020
    The loaders will also include Volvo’s new Operator Coaching app, which gives drivers feedback on their technique and provides performance targets and objectives to help them improve. ...
    Volvo Helps Haulers Work Safer & More Efficiently With Haul Assist Map
    Posted On: January 7, 2020
    The feature is especially useful on jobsites with multiple haulers, as the system can alert all drivers to the relative positions of each to all drivers, coordinate arrival times, and more. ...
    Volvo Sells Northamptonshire Contractor Its Third A25G Articulated Hauler
    Posted On: October 29, 2019
    This is the construction firm’s first new Volvo, chosen for its reliability, resale value, and Volvo’s reputation. ...
    Volvo CE Sells British Contractor Its First Volvo Excavators
    Posted On: September 18, 2019
    Tonic Construction has a 35-excavator fleet, but has never bought a Volvo until a competitive demonstration and evaluation changed minds at the firm. ...
    Volvo CE Sells Two A60H Articulated Haulers To UK Quarry
    Posted On: August 29, 2019
    Gallagher Aggregates Ltd is using the off-road dumpers to do work that used to require three 50-tonne trucks and says it’s already seeing cost benefits of the switch. ...
    Volvo CE Telematics Facilitates New Productivity Report
    Posted On: July 30, 2019
    The new report helps fleet managers to get a handle on fuel consumption, which Volvo says is the number one operational cost factor. ...
    Volvo Delivers Volvo EC220E Crawler Excavators & A25G Articulated Haulers To Leeds-Based Sirius Group
    Posted On: June 12, 2019
    The site engineering and development firm aims to invest £2 million in plant equipment this year, and these five machines represent the initial order, to be followed by additional haulers and bulldozers. ...
    Volvo Debuts New Medium-Duty & Compact Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: June 4, 2019
    The EC200E is a 20-tonne medium-duty digger, while the EC60E falls into the 6-tonne class of mini-excavators. ...
    Lancashire-Based Plant Hire Company Purchases 14 New Volvo Excavators
    Posted On: May 10, 2019
    B&W Plant Hire and Sales of Blackburn ordered the crawler excavators following a demonstration, citing the Volvos’ responsiveness, comfort, and performance. ...
    Volvo’s EC300E Hybrid Crawler Excavator Undergoing Field Testing Now
    Posted On: May 10, 2019
    The manufacturer says this machine is every bit as powerful as its conventional counterpart but offers an increase in fuel efficiency of as much as 17%. ...
    Volvo CE Will Use 5G Connection To Test Remote-Controlled Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: April 5, 2019
    Swedish plant machinery firm will test controlling conventional models as well as its HX2 concept loaders with the fifth-generation network’s increased bandwidth. ...
    Collins Earthworks Buys A Volvo Excavator For Star Operator
    Posted On: February 5, 2019
    The firm’s new EWR170E wheeled excavator comes with extras like an optional Engcon EC219 tilt rotator, CDC joystick steering, and more, as requested by operator Liam Schofield. ...
    Grundon Waste Management Puts Volvo EW240E To Work
    Posted On: January 29, 2019
    The firm has other Volvo equipment but this is the first material handler it has purchased from Volvo; so far the machine is getting strong reviews from operators and management alike. ...
    Volvo Delivers EC18E Compact Excavators To Nixon Hire
    Posted On: January 3, 2019
    The most recent order of 16 mini excavators brings the Tyneside plant hire firm’s fleet of Volvo machines to 690. ...
    Holmes Buys Seven More Volvo Compact Excavators
    Posted On: December 26, 2018
    The Otley plant hire firm has more than doubled its fleet of Volvo mini excavators with the most recent purchase, a move it says is a direct response to customer demand. ...
    Active Plant Hire Adds First Volvo Excavators
    Posted On: December 21, 2018
    The Upminster plant hire firm purchased ECR145E and ECR235E reduced-swing excavators due to availability and Volvo’s pedigree. ...
    Volvo Construction Equipment Helps Marshalls Manage Its Quarry Operations
    Posted On: December 13, 2018
    Marshalls recently purchased a Volvo A45G articulated hauler, EC480E excavator, and L180H wheel loader to complement the newly established crushing plant at its Howley Park Quarry. ...
    Volvo Unveils LX2 Electric Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: September 24, 2018
    Volvo Construction Equipment has lifted the curtain on its new LX2 electric compact wheel loader concept at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit in Berlin. ...
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    New Volto Tedders From Claas With Working Widths From 6.6 - 10.8 Metres & HD Power Train
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Claas is expanding its range of tedders with seven new Volto and Volto T models, positioned below the Volto 1500 – 1300 TS series introduced in 2024. ...
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    Vicon Introduces The New Bromex 400 Series Flail Choppers
    Posted 30/06/2026
    The Vicon Bromex range combines durability, reliability, and ease of use in a practical design that supports efficient day-to-day operation. ...
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    Case IH Updates Axial-Flow 160 Series Combine Harvesters For 2027
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Case IH is updating its 2027 Axial-Flow 160 Series combine harvesters with precision farming upgrades, dual Pro 1200 displays, operator visibility and comfort improvements, and grain-handling enhancements. ...
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    Case IH Announces Advanced Technology & Sustainability Baler Updates
    Posted 26/06/2026
    Case IH recently announced significant updates to its baler range for the 2027 model year to maximise productivity, maintain quality, and limit downtime. ...
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    Massey Ferguson MF 1M.25: Small Machines, Big Benefits
    Posted 25/06/2026
    The workload for Lakeside has increased significantly over the past two years, which has included a near doubling of the workforce, a move to a 10-acre dedicated office, workshop and machinery storage location, and an increase in the number of tractors to cope. ...
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    Fendt Celebrates Its 50,000th Fendt 900 Vario With A Limited-Edition Special Model
    Posted 24/06/2026
    The Fendt 900 Vario will reach two milestones in 2026: in July, the 50,000th unit of the popular series will roll off the production line. ...
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    John Deere Enters 6,000-Litre Class With New 560R Self-Propelled Sprayer
    Posted 15/06/2026
    John Deere has updated its 500R self-propelled sprayer series for model year 2027 with the introduction of the new flagship 560R, which boasts a 6,000-litre spray tank. ...
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    John Deere Gives 2027 6M Series Tractors New e19 Powershift Transmission
    Posted 12/06/2026
    John Deere has introduced key updates to its popular 17-model midsize 6M tractor series for 2027, starting with the new, intelligent e19 transmission available for most 6-cylinder 6M models up to the 6M 250. ...
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    Updated John Deere 8R Tractors Improve Efficiency, Comfort & Precision Ag
    Posted 10/06/2026
    John Deere recently announced the next generation of its 8R, 8RT, and 8RX tractors with updates to improve efficiency, ease of operation, cab comfort, and enhanced precision ag capabilities. ...
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    John Deere Refreshes 6R Tractors & Debuts New 665R & 685R Loaders
    Posted 09/06/2026
    John Deere improved its 6R Large and Xtra Large Frame tractors’ road performance, cabin, and precision farming features for 2027, and introduced the new 665R and 685R front loaders with greater visibility and easier coupling. ...
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