Blue is the colour

Volvo Construction Equipment celebrates the finish of the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race with a special edition of its class-leading EC220E crawler excavator.

Since its launch in February this year the Volvo EC220E excavator has stood out in the marketplace for its class-leading fuel efficiency. Now the latest EC220Es to roll off the production line are turning heads for a different reason. To mark the end of the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has created a special edition EC220E model in official race livery, packed with stylish and comfort-enhancing additional features. Two of these exclusive machines, designed for the application – and aesthetic – expectations of the Scandinavian market, will be on show in Sweden at the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Gothenburg (21st-28th June) and at Volvo Days (11th-26th June), Volvo CE’s annual event for customers, suppliers, public and press at the Customer Center in Eskilstuna.

The special edition Volvo Ocean Race EC220E comes complete with a productivity-enhancing Steelwrist® tilt rotator and bucket control system, Leica/Scanlaser GPS machine control system and CareTrack Anti-theft protection, as well as tinted heat reduction glass, a textile floor mat and a high-performance sound system for a comfortable and enjoyable work shift.

“For many operators the cab is a home away from home so in the special edition EC220E we wanted to create as welcoming an environment as possible,” says Per-Erik Lindström, Vice President of Volvo CE Sales Region EMEA – Hub North.

Style was another major consideration in the design of the special edition EC220E. The aluminium frame provides a practical and attractive way to secure additional LED lights, while the glamorous Volvo Ocean Race livery instantly makes it the star of any fleet. 

Power to personalise

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Each of the special edition EC220E excavators is painted yellow in the factory as usual and wrapped with a durable film, originally developed by 3M. The warranty of the wrapping is five years but it can be removed by the customer sooner if required.

Volvo CE is now able to supply machines in special wrappings according to customers’ individual designs. More information is available on request from dealers in Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

“Customers are becoming increasingly conscious about their own brand and want their equipment to be easily recognisable on the jobsite. Our new wrapping service allows them to make a real impact and we expect to see more demand for personalisation in the future,” Lindström says.

#EC220EXTREME competition

To promote the launch of the special edition Volvo Ocean Race EC220E excavator Volvo CE is running a Facebook photo competition. Volvo CE is inviting fans to take a selfie with the special edition models on display in the Volvo Ocean Race village and at Volvo Days and upload it to the Volvo CE Global Facebook page with the hashtag #EC220EXTREME. A LEGO® remote controlled L350F wheel loader will be awarded to the photos with the most likes at the end of each day. www.facebook.com/VolvoCEGlobal