Reviews Construction equipment Volvo

4.5
Average score of Volvo
4 reviews
4.3
4.3 Price
4.8
4.8 Reliability
4.3
4.3 Maintenance
4.5
4.5 Operation
4.5
4.5 Convenience
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4.6
Construction loader Volvo L180
2017 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
Been on the L180 High Lift for a couple seasons now, mostly handling timber at the yard. The new boom design makes stacking logs higher pretty manageable, especially when space is tight-saved us from running outta room more than once. Cab feels bigger than what I was used to, a lot less noise and way better visibility. Joystick controls are easy to pick up. Maybe too many gadgets at first, but you settle in quick.

Full auto trans is cool but sometimes picks a weird gear if you push it, but not a dealbreaker. Haven't had any serious downtime, but regular checks are a must 'cause there are plenty of moving parts. Noticed fuel use is steady, even pulling heavy shifts. Suspension on the boom takes out most of the shocks. Could do with simpler menus for the settings though. Overall, does what I need, just wish tech was a bit less fiddly sometimes.
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4.2
Excavator Volvo ECR88
2014 Year
5.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
Got behind the controls of the Volvo ECR88, and it's decent in performance. The electrical system required some upgrades, especially attention to the wiring connections which tend to oxidize over time affecting efficiency. Overall maneuverability was impressive, and the maintenance process was straightforward when replacing parts like the starter.
4.4
Construction loader Volvo L180
2015 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
I've used the Volvo L180 High Lift during some forestry operations, and I have to say, the lifting mechanism is impressive. It allowed for high stacking of logs with great precision. However, the control joystick took me a while to get accustomed to. The design does offer excellent visibility all around which I appreciate when maneuvering in tight areas.
4.6
Construction loader Volvo L180
9999 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
The Volvo L180 was my go-to for transferring logs last season. Its engine provided reliable performance with quiet operation. I found the cab to be spacious and comfortable, but the interface could be slightly more intuitive for quicker adaptability. Overall, a very reliable machine.
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