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Ship a Volvo EC250E excavator: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Volvo EC250E measures 33 ft 10 in long, 10 ft 6 in wide and 11 ft 7 in high at 63,790 lbs (10.31 m × 3.20 m × 3.53 m, 28,935 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 33 ft 10 in · 10.31 mW 10 ft 6 in · 3.20 mH 11 ft 7 in · 3.53 mWt 63,790 lbs · 28,935 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 10 ft 6 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Volvo EC250E need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 11 ft 7 in tall the machine sits at 13 ft 1 in on an RGN deck and 16 ft 7 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Volvo EC250E need oversize permits?

Yes. 10 ft 6 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Volvo EC250E be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Volvo EC250E for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Volvo EC250E?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this excavator ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Electrical System

Alternator: 28/80 (V/A)
Voltage: 24 V V
Batteries: 2
Battery: 200 (Ah)

Swing System

Max - Slew Speed: 11.9 rpm
Max - Slew Torque: 67630 lb ft
Swing Reduction: 5.9 L, 1.6 gal

Engine

Max Power: 1800 rpm
Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Model: Volvo D8J
Net Power: 213.3 hp
Gross Power: 214.6 hp
Max Torque: 819 lb ft
Displacement: 476 cu in
Bore: 4.4 in

Capacities

Travel Reduction: 2.7 gal
Fuel Tank: 124.2 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 54.7 gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank: 14.1 gal
Hydraulic System: 84.6 gal
Engine Oil: 8.5 gal
Engine Coolant: 10.9 gal

Performance

Gradeability: 35 %
Travel Speed (Maximum): 3.5 mph
Drawbar Pull Force: 48783.6 lb

Hydraulic System

Slew Circuit: 4050 psi
Main Pump - Maximum Flow: 126.9 gal/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow: 4.8 gal/min
Implement: 5260 psi
Travel Circuit: 5260 psi
Pilot Circuit: 570 psi

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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