Volvo Unveils Straight Boom Option for Its EC18 Electric Mini Excavator
Volvo Construction Equipment just announced it is enhancing its 1.8-ton EC18 Electric mini excavator with a new straight boom option, and we love options. This update delivers a 10 percent higher pin height than the standard configuration, allowing contractors to reach high jobsite areas more easily while fitting through doorways. The straight boom design boosts the working height to 13 ft with the bucket attached. Contractors can also choose a factory-fitted demolition guarding package that adds operator and machine protection. Production starts in mid-2025. From the press release:
“Electric compact excavators’ lack of emissions and reduced noise have made them popular options for indoor demolition,” said Tony den Hoed, director of demolition strategic accounts at Volvo. “Contractors told us that a straight boom on the EC18 Electric would give them the extra height needed to reach ceilings while still easily fitting through doorways. Nimble machines are critical for indoor demolition, and we welcomed the opportunity to provide a solution that will help our customers win more jobs.”
EC18 Electric with Straight Boom Option: Specs & Tech
The EC18 Electric excels in indoor demolition projects. Add the straight boom option, and you’ll have an even more powerful demo tool carrier. Upgraded specifications include:
- Weight and Size: 1.8-ton battery-electric compact excavator.
- Working Height: 13 ft with bucket.
- Attachment Capacity: Supports attachments up to 450 lbs
- Battery and Runtime: Uses a 48V lithium-ion battery for up to six hours of runtime.
- Recharge Time: Charges in as little as one hour 15 minutes.
- Environmental Benefits: Delivers low emissions, reduced noise and low vibration for indoor work.
These features position the EC18 Electric as a nimble and powerful option for demolition projects with strict emissions and noise standards.
Volvo CE’s Electric Compact Equipment Lineup
Volvo offers a robust portfolio of electric compact equipment. The lineup includes three mini excavators — the EC18, ECR18 and ECR25 models. The ECR25 Electric matches diesel performance with a 9-ft digging depth and 15-ft reach, while reducing noise levels significantly. Volvo also features two compact wheel loaders (L20 and L25) and an asphalt compactor (DD25). The company continues to expand its range with larger machines and prototypes, including a 23-metric-ton EC230 Electric excavator, a hybrid electric wheel loader, an electric mid-sized wheeled excavator and a hydrogen fuel cell articulated hauler.
Demolition New Orleans: Win a Six Month Rental of the EC18 Electric with the Straight Boom Option
Demolition New Orleans returns from March 5–8, 2025, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Visitors will get a first look at the EC18 Electric Straight Boom at Volvo booth 411. The event will feature the EC18 Electric Straight Boom Showdown, where operators will race to place rings on a tall pole in the shortest time. Participants even have a chance to win a six-month rental of the unit. The show also promises insights into demo equipment innovations and networking with industry professionals. From the press release:
“Adding a competition element is not only fun, but contractors also come away impressed by how powerful and quiet the electric machines are,” said den Hoed.
Cool New Option from Volvo CE
Volvo’s straight boom update for the EC18 Electric provides contractors with increased reach and flexibility. With a growing lineup of electric compact equipment, Volvo continues to lead the way in meeting modern demolition challenges. Attend Demolition New Orleans to see these innovations in action and discover more about Volvo’s compact electric solutions.
Keith Gribbins is publisher of Compact Equipment.
