08-21-2025, 06:20 PM
Engine and Fuel Economy
The Volvo EC140BLC excavator is equipped with a turbocharged Volvo D4D diesel engine known for combining low emissions with strong fuel efficiency and reliable performance. This 4-cylinder, 4.3-liter engine produces approximately 98 horsepower (73 kW) at 2,100 rpm and delivers a peak torque of around 390 Nm at 1,500 rpm.
Volvo’s engine technology includes precise high-pressure fuel injectors and advanced electronic control systems, enabling optimized combustion. An automatic idling system reduces engine speed when controls are inactive, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing cab noise.
Fuel consumption is rated at about 157 to 163 grams per horsepower-hour (g/PS·h) depending on operating conditions, reflecting efficient engine performance for its class.
Fuel and Hydraulic Capacities
The Volvo EC140BLC excavator’s robust yet fuel-efficient Volvo D4D engine, paired with advanced hydraulic controls, delivers a balance of power and economy ideal for diverse construction tasks. Its sizeable fuel tank and fluid systems support sustained operations, minimizing downtime. Features like automatic idling and electronically controlled fuel injection help reduce operational costs through optimized fuel use. Overall, the EC140BLC stands out as an efficient, versatile machine suitable for medium-sized excavation projects where fuel economy and power are critical.
The Volvo EC140BLC excavator is equipped with a turbocharged Volvo D4D diesel engine known for combining low emissions with strong fuel efficiency and reliable performance. This 4-cylinder, 4.3-liter engine produces approximately 98 horsepower (73 kW) at 2,100 rpm and delivers a peak torque of around 390 Nm at 1,500 rpm.
Volvo’s engine technology includes precise high-pressure fuel injectors and advanced electronic control systems, enabling optimized combustion. An automatic idling system reduces engine speed when controls are inactive, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing cab noise.
Fuel consumption is rated at about 157 to 163 grams per horsepower-hour (g/PS·h) depending on operating conditions, reflecting efficient engine performance for its class.
Fuel and Hydraulic Capacities
- Fuel tank capacity: Approximately 260 liters (68.7 gallons), allowing for extended operation between refills.
- Hydraulic system fluid capacity: Around 205 liters (54 gallons), supporting the machine’s powerful hydraulic functions with efficient fluid circulation.
- Engine oil capacity: Approximately 15.5 liters (4.1 gallons).
- Cooling system capacity: Around 20.3 liters (5.4 gallons).
- The EC140BLC’s hydraulic system includes two variable displacement axial piston pumps and an automatic sensing work mode that enhances simultaneous movement efficiency without excessive fuel use.
- The excavator offers a stable platform with a long undercarriage, good ground clearance, and robust digging forces for handling demanding jobs efficiently.
- An ergonomic operator environment with low noise levels and filtered air enhances comfort during long shifts.
- Automatic idling reduces unnecessary fuel burn during idle times.
- Electronically controlled systems optimize fuel delivery based on load and engine speed.
- Turbocharging ensures strong power output while maintaining fuel economy.
- g/PS·h (grams per horsepower-hour): A metric expressing fuel consumption efficiency — lower values represent better fuel economy.
- Variable Displacement Pump: A hydraulic pump that adjusts output flow based on demand, improving efficiency.
- Automatic Idling System: A function that lowers engine rpm when controls are inactive to save fuel.
- Turbocharging: Using exhaust-driven forced induction to boost engine power without compromising efficiency.
- Axial Piston Pump: A hydraulic pump with pistons arranged in a circular array driving fluid flow.
The Volvo EC140BLC excavator’s robust yet fuel-efficient Volvo D4D engine, paired with advanced hydraulic controls, delivers a balance of power and economy ideal for diverse construction tasks. Its sizeable fuel tank and fluid systems support sustained operations, minimizing downtime. Features like automatic idling and electronically controlled fuel injection help reduce operational costs through optimized fuel use. Overall, the EC140BLC stands out as an efficient, versatile machine suitable for medium-sized excavation projects where fuel economy and power are critical.
