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Volvo EW55B

Series: Volvo Mobile Excavator

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The Volvo EW55B is a model in the Volvo Mobile Excavator series. The engine delivers 54.7 hp (38 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,052.9 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 5,240 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,950.7 mm. Ground clearance is 350.5 mm. The tank holds 90.1 litres. The gearbox has 2 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The pump delivers 109.8 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 130.2 litres. Working pressure is 209.9 bar. The cooling system holds 12.1 litres. The oil fill is 10.2 litres. The engine fitted is the D3,1A. Tyre size: 12x16,5 12PR. The Volvo Mobile Excavator series covers 16 models. Rated output within it ranges from 54.7 to 175.4 hp; the EW55B sits at the bottom of that range with 54.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EW140B above it with 124.7 hp. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 22 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelD3.1Acorrect
Power54.7 hp (38 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,052.9 cm³correct
AspirationNaturalcorrect
Coolant capacity12.1 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity10.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase1,950.7correct
Ground clearance350.5correct
Unladen weight5,240 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typehydrostatic transmissioncorrect
Forward gears2correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size12x16.5 12PRcorrect

Working data

Pump flow109.8 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity130.2 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure209.9 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity90.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,560.3correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.3 kW/t (38 kW / 5.2 t)

Stronger than 7% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo EW55B have?

The Volvo EW55B delivers 54.7 hp.

How much does the Volvo EW55B weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,240 kg.

What engine does the Volvo EW55B have?

4 cylinders, 3,053 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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