At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Volvo CE previewed the EC560 excavator, an all-new machine that can handle the biggest bucket in its size class.

Designed for the most demanding tasks in heavy infrastructure, quarry and aggregates, and building applications, the 56-ton crawler excavator will be commercially available in early 2027.

“This model is a direct response to customer demand for a machine that offers the size and strength for heavy production work along with the finesse, fuel efficiency, and comfort of our next-gen platform. It’s a great example of how we’re growing this series to meet every challenge our customers face,” said Sejong Ko, product manager — large excavators at Volvo CE. 

The EC560 fills a gap in Volvo’s next-gen lineup

The EC560 will bridge a gap between existing size classes in Volvo’s next-gen excavator lineup, which was introduced in 2024. Volvo says that this machine will offer customers a new level of productivity. It combines the operator-centric design of the new generation — including a completely reimagined cab and Human Machine Interface (HMI) — with the robust durability required for mass excavation and material transport.

The company adds that these newest excavators offer optimized electro-hydraulics that provide exceptional cycle time and production potential.

Full details will be available closer to the 2027 launch date. For now, Volvo teases that the EC560 excavator targets top-tier performance in its weight class with its massive 6-cubic-yard (4.6-cubic-metre) bucket and 3 percent more digging force, 10 percent more swing torque, and a heavier counterweight.