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Volvo EW140B to EW180C specifications

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Volvo EW140B to EW180C: full-size excavators.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
EW140B	Gross Power 123 hp Operating Weight 33,951 lb
EW160B	Gross Power 148 hp Operating Weight 37,831 lb
EW160C	Gross Power 154 hp Operating Weight 38,978 lb
EW180B	Gross Power 160 hp Operating Weight 42,329 lb
EW180C	Gross Power 164 hp Operating Weight 42,946 lb

EW140B to EW180C specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Volvo	EW140B to EW180C	5	EW140B, EW160B, EW160C, EW180B, and EW180C

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Shipping Length Of Unit	24.61 ft	26.91 ft	26.84 ft	28.52 ft	28.61 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.06 ft	10.37 ft	9.71 ft	10.24 ft	9.59 ft
Max Cutting Height	28.22 ft	29.53 ft	29.04 ft	29.86 ft	29.9 ft
Max Loading Height	19.36 ft	20.35 ft	19.52 ft	21 ft	21.04 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	26.91 ft	28.88 ft	27.53 ft	29.53 ft	29.38 ft
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14.44 ft	15.1 ft	14 ft	13.78 ft	12.76 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.41 ft	18.05 ft	16.85 ft	18.71 ft	18.6 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Monobloc Boom 4500mm / Stick 2450mm	Monobloc Boom 5000mm / Stick 2450mm	Boom 16'5" (5000mm)/Stick 6'7" (2000mm)	Monobloc Boom 5200mm / Stick 2450mm	Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 8'0" (2450mm)

Dimensions and weight
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Wheelbase	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.7 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.57 ft	6.57 ft	7.06 ft	8.04 ft	8.04 ft
Overall Width	8.34 in	8.34 in	8.34 in	8.37 in	8.34 in
Ground Clearance	1.07 ft	1.07 ft	1.12 ft	1.22 ft	1.12 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.87 ft	12.87 ft	13.1 ft	13 ft	13.23 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft	10.21 ft	10.31 ft	10.24 ft	10.41 ft

Specification	EW160C	EW180C
Upper Structure Clearance	4.17 ft	4.24 ft

Engine
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Number Of Cylinders	4	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	D5D EBE2	D6D EJE2	D6E EDE3	D6D EFE2	D6E ECE3
Gross Power	123 hp	148 hp	154 hp	160 hp	164 hp
Net Power	118 hp	138 hp	142 hp	150 hp	152 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm	2,000 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in	347.9 cu in	348 cu in	347.9 cu in	348 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,450 rpm	1,350 rpm
Net Torque	409.4 lb-ft	438.9 lb-ft	538 lb-ft	489.1 lb-ft	538 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	79.3 gal	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	33,951 lb	37,831 lb	38,978 lb	42,329 lb	42,946 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal	5.9 gal	6.7 gal	5.9 gal	6.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	62.1 gal	68.7 gal	68.7 gal	84.6 gal	79.3 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,221 psi	4,641 psi	5,221 psi	5,221 psi	5,220 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	axial piston	axial piston	high-flow electronically-controlled	axial piston	high flow electronically controlled
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm	12.5 gpm	64.2 gpm	12.5 gpm	105 gpm
Tire Size	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20

Specification	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Oscillating Axle Angle	18 degrees	9 degrees	18 degrees	9 degrees

Specification	EW160C	EW180C
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal	2.6 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	3.4 gal	3.4 gal

Swing Mechanism
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Swing Speed	10.1 rpm	9.5 rpm	10 rpm	9.5 rpm	9.5 rpm

Specification	EW160C	EW180C
Swing Torque	36,583 lb-ft	45,984 lb-ft

Transmission and speeds
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Transmission Type	powershift	powershift	powershift	powershift	powershift
Max Travel Speed	18.7 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph

Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW180B
Number Of Forward Gears	2	2	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2	2	2

Buckets
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3	1 yd3	1 yd3	1.1 yd3	1.1 yd3

Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW180B
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.3 yd3	0.3 yd3	0.6 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3	1.1 yd3	1.5 yd3

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
EW140B to EW180C	42

Ratios
Figure	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.5	3.5
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.56 gal	0.48 gal	0.47 gal	0.53 gal	0.43 gal
Hydraulic power from the listed pump flow and relief pressure	185.2 hp	33.8 hp	195.6 hp	38.1 hp	319.8 hp

Reference directory classification
Equipment group	full-size excavator

EW140B to EW180C: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	full-size excavator	Volvo and the EW140B, EW160B, EW160C, EW180B	37

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
electrical and sensors	8
parts and manuals	2

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
electrical and sensors	8	22%
parts and manuals	2	5%

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Used market for the EW140B to EW180C — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Volvo full-size excavator	19

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
EW140B	3	2004 to 2006	$30,857	$50,670	$36,420	None shown
EW160B	5	2003 to 2006	$33,590	$42,699	$36,665	2,004
EW160C	3	2007 to 2012	$37,234	$43,269	$40,252	None shown
EW180B	4	2003 to 2021	$25,000	$55,000	$33,346	3,281
EW180C	4	2008 to 2012	$44,407	$56,369	$44,977	None shown

EW140B to EW180C: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Volvo together with the full-size excavator EW140B, EW160B, EW160C, EW180B	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo EW140B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo EW160B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo EW160C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo EW180B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Volvo EW180C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Volvo EW140B to EW180C — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Volvo EW140B — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Volvo — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Volvo EW140B to EW180C: Configuration records

EW140B

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	D5D EBE2
Gross Power	123 hp
Net Power	118 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Torque	409.4 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	33,951 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	62.1 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,221 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	axial piston
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	60.8 gpm
Tire Size	10.00-20
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	10.1 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.3 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.54 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.57 ft
Ground Clearance	1.07 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14.44 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Monobloc Boom 4500mm / Stick 2450mm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	24.61 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.06 ft
Max Cutting Height	28.22 ft
Max Loading Height	19.36 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	26.91 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.41 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.87 ft
Max Travel Speed	18.7 mph

Source

EW160B

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D6D EJE2
Gross Power	148 hp
Net Power	138 hp
Power Measured @	2,000 rpm
Displacement	347.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,500 rpm
Net Torque	438.9 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	37,831 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.7 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4,641 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	axial piston
Tire Size	10.00-20
Oscillating Axle Angle	18 degrees
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.3 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.54 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.57 ft
Ground Clearance	1.07 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	15.1 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Monobloc Boom 5000mm / Stick 2450mm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	26.91 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.37 ft
Max Cutting Height	29.53 ft
Max Loading Height	20.35 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	28.88 ft
Max Digging Depth	18.05 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.87 ft
Max Travel Speed	21.8 mph

Source

EW160C

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D6E EDE3
Gross Power	154 hp
Net Power	142 hp
Power Measured @	1,800 rpm
Displacement	348 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Net Torque	538 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	38,978 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.7 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,221 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	high-flow electronically-controlled
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	64.2 gpm
Tire Size	10.00-20
Oscillating Axle Angle	9 degrees
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	3.4 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	10 rpm
Swing Torque	36,583 lb-ft
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.54 ft
Tail Swing Radius	7.06 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.31 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Boom 16'5" (5000mm)/Stick 6'7" (2000mm)
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	26.84 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.71 ft
Max Cutting Height	29.04 ft
Max Loading Height	19.52 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	27.53 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.85 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	13.1 ft
Upper Structure Clearance	4.17 ft
Max Travel Speed	21.8 mph

Source

EW180B

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D6D EFE2
Gross Power	160 hp
Net Power	150 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Displacement	347.9 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,450 rpm
Net Torque	489.1 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	79.3 gal
Operating Weight	42,329 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.9 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	84.6 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,221 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	axial piston
Tire Size	10.00-20
Oscillating Axle Angle	18 degrees
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.5 rpm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.1 yd3
Minimum Bucket Capacity	0.6 yd3
Maximum Bucket Capacity	1.5 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.54 ft
Tail Swing Radius	8.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.22 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.24 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	13.78 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Monobloc Boom 5200mm / Stick 2450mm
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.52 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	10.24 ft
Max Cutting Height	29.86 ft
Max Loading Height	21 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	29.53 ft
Max Digging Depth	18.71 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	13 ft
Max Travel Speed	21.8 mph

Source

EW180C

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	D6E ECE3
Gross Power	164 hp
Net Power	152 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm
Displacement	348 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,350 rpm
Net Torque	538 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	42,946 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	79.3 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,220 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	high flow electronically controlled
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	105 gpm
Tire Size	10.00-20
Oscillating Axle Angle	9 degrees
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	2.6 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	3.4 gal
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed	9.5 rpm
Swing Torque	45,984 lb-ft
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity	1.1 yd3
Dimensions and weight
Wheelbase	8.7 ft
Tail Swing Radius	8.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.12 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.41 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	12.76 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 8'0" (2450mm)
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	powershift
Additional specifications
Shipping Length Of Unit	28.61 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	9.59 ft
Max Cutting Height	29.9 ft
Max Loading Height	21.04 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	29.38 ft
Max Digging Depth	18.6 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	13.23 ft
Upper Structure Clearance	4.24 ft
Max Travel Speed	21.8 mph

Source

Compare Volvo EW140B, EW160B, EW160C, EW180B, EW180C

Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Shipping Length Of Unit	24.61 ft	26.91 ft	26.84 ft	28.52 ft	28.61 ft
Shipping Height Of Unit	11.06 ft	10.37 ft	9.71 ft	10.24 ft	9.59 ft
Max Cutting Height	28.22 ft	29.53 ft	29.04 ft	29.86 ft	29.9 ft
Max Loading Height	19.36 ft	20.35 ft	19.52 ft	21 ft	21.04 ft
Max Reach Along Ground	26.91 ft	28.88 ft	27.53 ft	29.53 ft	29.38 ft
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	14.44 ft	15.1 ft	14 ft	13.78 ft	12.76 ft
Max Digging Depth	16.41 ft	18.05 ft	16.85 ft	18.71 ft	18.6 ft
Boom/Stick Option (Mex) 1	Monobloc Boom 4500mm / Stick 2450mm	Monobloc Boom 5000mm / Stick 2450mm	Boom 16'5" (5000mm)/Stick 6'7" (2000mm)	Monobloc Boom 5200mm / Stick 2450mm	Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 8'0" (2450mm)

Dimensions and weight
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Wheelbase	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.54 ft	8.7 ft
Tail Swing Radius	6.57 ft	6.57 ft	7.06 ft	8.04 ft	8.04 ft
Ground Clearance	1.07 ft	1.07 ft	1.12 ft	1.22 ft	1.12 ft
Overall Width - Outriggers Down	12.87 ft	12.87 ft	13.1 ft	13 ft	13.23 ft
Height To Top Of Cab	10.21 ft	10.21 ft	10.31 ft	10.24 ft	10.41 ft

Engine
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Number Of Cylinders	4	6	6	6	6
Engine Model	D5D EBE2	D6D EJE2	D6E EDE3	D6D EFE2	D6E ECE3
Gross Power	123 hp	148 hp	154 hp	160 hp	164 hp
Net Power	118 hp	138 hp	142 hp	150 hp	152 hp
Power Measured @	1,900 rpm	2,000 rpm	1,800 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,900 rpm
Displacement	293 cu in	347.9 cu in	348 cu in	347.9 cu in	348 cu in
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,500 rpm	1,350 rpm	1,450 rpm	1,350 rpm
Net Torque	409.4 lb-ft	438.9 lb-ft	538 lb-ft	489.1 lb-ft	538 lb-ft
Aspiration	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Fuel Capacity	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	66.1 gal	79.3 gal	66.1 gal
Operating Weight	33,951 lb	37,831 lb	38,978 lb	42,329 lb	42,946 lb
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.7 gal	5.9 gal	6.7 gal	5.9 gal	6.7 gal
Engine Oil Capacity	4 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal	6.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	62.1 gal	68.7 gal	68.7 gal	84.6 gal	79.3 gal
Operational Voltage	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V	24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps	80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	5,221 psi	4,641 psi	5,221 psi	5,221 psi	5,220 psi
Hydraulic Pump Type	axial piston	axial piston	high-flow electronically-controlled	axial piston	high flow electronically controlled
Tire Size	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20	10.00-20

Swing Mechanism
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Swing Speed	10.1 rpm	9.5 rpm	10 rpm	9.5 rpm	9.5 rpm

Transmission and speeds
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Transmission Type	powershift	powershift	powershift	powershift	powershift
Max Travel Speed	18.7 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph	21.8 mph

Buckets
Specification	EW140B	EW160B	EW160C	EW180B	EW180C
Reference Bucket Capacity	0.8 yd3	1 yd3	1 yd3	1.1 yd3	1.1 yd3

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Volvo EW140B to EW180C specifications

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Volvo EW140B to EW180C: Configuration records