Volvo EC55B Pro Excavator Hire
A 5.5-ton compact excavator built for tight-access digging, trenching and site work where a full-size excavator won't fit. Hired wet, with the operator included.
Volvo EC55B Pro Excavator Specifications
The Volvo EC55B Pro is WAFCON's compact excavator, supplied through Babcock South Africa and built around Volvo's D3.1A diesel engine. At 400mm track width and under 2 metres wide, it's sized for residential sites, narrow access ways and jobs where a full-size excavator would be overkill or simply wouldn't fit through the gate.
Machine Specs
| Manufacturer | Volvo Construction Equipment |
|---|---|
| Model | EC55B Pro |
| Machine Type | Compact hydraulic crawler excavator |
| Operating Class | 5.5-ton |
| Engine | Volvo D3.1A, 4-cylinder diesel, 3.1 L |
| Rated Power | 37 kW (50 hp) @ 2,100 rpm |
| Operating Weight | Approx. 5,200-5,600 kg |
| Overall Length | 5.90 m |
| Overall Width | 1.92 m |
| Overall Height | 2.56 m |
| Track Width | 400 mm |
| Travel Speed | 2.6 / 4.6 km/h |
| Swing Speed | Approx. 9.5 rpm |
| Digging Depth | Approx. 4.0 m standard dipper |
| Bucket Range | Approx. 0.07-0.27 m³, bucket dependent |
| Fuel Capacity | Approx. 85 L |
| Hydraulic Tank | Approx. 60 L |
| Cab | Enclosed ROPS/TOPS certified |
Best Suited For
Tight-Access Sites
Narrow gates, garden boundaries and residential plots where a full-size excavator can't get in.
Trenching & Drainage
Service trenches, drainage lines and footing excavation on smaller sites.
Landscaping Cuts
Pool excavations, retaining wall footings and general residential earthworks.
Backfilling
Precise backfilling around foundations and buried services.
Why Hire the EC55B Pro from WAFCON
This Volvo EC55B Pro Excavator is part of WAFCON's own fleet, based in Philippi and maintained for hire across Cape Town. Contact us to confirm current availability for your dates.
For bulk earthworks and larger trenching, see our JCB JS205LC excavator, a heavier machine built for commercial-scale digging.
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EC55B Pro FAQs
What is the Volvo EC55B Pro used for?
The EC55B Pro is a 5.5-ton compact excavator suited to tight-access digging, trenching, drainage work and residential site excavation where a larger machine won't fit.
Will the EC55B Pro fit through a standard gate?
At 1.92 m wide, the EC55B Pro fits through most standard site and driveway gates. Send us your access width to confirm before booking.
What is the digging depth of this excavator?
The EC55B Pro reaches approximately 4.0 m digging depth with the standard dipper configuration.
Do you supply an operator with the EC55B Pro?
Yes. Like every WAFCON machine, the EC55B Pro is hired wet, with an experienced operator included in the rate.