Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has upgraded its flagship L350H wheel loader with features that provide greater productivity and fuel efficiency for a range of applications from mining and quarrying to heavy infrastructure.
The Volvo L350H comes prepared for heavy-duty applications as standard from the factory with its Z-bar lifting arm that has double sealing on each of the pins, strong frame structure, reinforced upper center hinge and new Volvo axles. Specialized packages of machine features, tyres and attachments are available for applications such as log loading, rock loading, rehandling, block handling and slag handling.
The heavy-duty upgrade comes with notable improvements such as a more responsive hydraulics system featuring new lift and tilt cylinders and an increased hydraulic working pressure allows for 10% faster work cycles and higher productivity.
The upgraded driveline features new Volvo axles and an all-new Volvo transmission which enables the third generation OptiShift to be equipped as standard. Already found on Volvo L150H-L260H Wheel Loaders, this technology integrates the Reverse by Braking function and the lock up function in transmission to boost fuel efficiency by up to 15%. Efficiency is further enhanced by an optimized gear shifting ratio and the new converter, which delivers higher outputs resulting in up to 22% more tractive force depending on selected gear and machine speed.
The machine also boasts a tougher form due to a new, more robust upper center hinge bearing and updated frames to accommodate the new axles and transmission.
Service intervals for the L350H can be doubled to 4,000 hours for an axle oil change, made possible by an axle oil cooler with filtration fitted as standard.
Telematics connectivity and established features, such as the Load Assist suite of apps accessed from the in-cab Volvo Co-Pilot display, further improve efficiency and uptime. Starting with the optional tyre pressure monitoring system which enables the pressure and temperature of tires to be checked from the comfort of the cab and in doing so helps extend tyre life and save fuel.
The On-Board Weighing app provides real-time insight into the load of the bucket and payload of the load receiver. The Operator Coaching Advanced app provides real-time information and guidance to operators, helping them to work in a way which delivers optimum productivity and fuel efficiency, as well as reduced machine wear. Furthermore, a portfolio of complementary Volvo services including Productivity Report, EcoOperator training and ActiveCare provide valuable insights into ways to lower cost per ton and make impactful changes to the way the machine is run.