Volvo Construction Equipment Debuts All-New 56-Ton Excavator at CONEXPO 2026

• Volvo Construction Equipment unveils the new 56-ton EC560 excavator at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, targeting heavy infrastructure and quarry applications.

• The EC560 features a large 6 yd3 (4.6 m3) bucket, 3% increased digging force, 10% more swing torque, and a heavier counterweight for enhanced productivity.

• It integrates a reimagined operator cab and advanced Human Machine Interface as part of Volvo CE's next-generation excavator platform.

• The machine is expected to be commercially available in early 2027, expanding Volvo CE's modernized excavator series to bridge size class gaps.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) offered a look at its expanding next-generation excavator lineup at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 with the debut of the Volvo EC560 excavator — an all-new model that can take on the biggest bucket in its size class to deliver industry-leading productivity.

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Designed for the most demanding tasks in heavy infrastructure, quarry and aggregates and building applications, the 56-ton crawler excavator is on display in Las Vegas this week at the Volvo CE booth in the Festival Grounds, giving attendees a rare preview of the machine before it becomes commercially available in early 2027.

“We’re excited to give CONEXPO attendees the very first look at our EC560,” said Sejong Ko, Product Manager — Large Excavators at Volvo CE. “This model is a direct response to customer demand for a machine that offers the size and strength for heavy production work along with the finesse, fuel efficiency and comfort of our next-gen platform. It’s a great example of how we’re growing this series to meet every challenge our customers face.”

Expanding the Next-Gen Lineup

The EC560 is set to join Volvo CE’s modernized excavator series, bridging the gap between existing size classes to offer customers a new level of productivity. It combines the operator-centric design of the new generation — including a completely reimagined cab and Human Machine Interface (HMI) — with the robust durability required for mass excavation and material transport.

"Volvo CE’s newest excavators offer up optimized electro-hydraulics that provide market-leading cycle time and production potential.

While full details will be released closer to its launch, the EC560 excavator targets top-tier performance in its weight class with a massive 6 yd3 (4.6 m3) bucket and 3% more digging force, 10% more swing torque and a heavier counterweight."