Volvo Building Tools (Volvo CE) has launched safety- and productivity-boosting updates throughout its wheel loader lineup, on show at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas this week. Pushed by suggestions from clients in demanding purposes like quarrying and mining, these enhancements are designed to maximise machine uptime and jobsite security whereas strengthening the long-term profitability of each fleet.
Volvo CE’s largest wheel loader, the L350, now runs on a Volvo Penta D17 engine, which delivers extra energy and as much as 5% higher gasoline effectivity. The D17 engine makes use of wave piston expertise to supply increased torque at decrease rpm, enabling smoother low-speed operation and sooner growth speeds. Along with Sensible Management, a brand new machine characteristic that improves the interplay between the hydraulic, driveline and engine operate to reinforce efficiency, the D17-powered L350 is positioned to raise jobsite productiveness whereas reducing whole price of possession.
“Excessive-production environments are the final word check of a machine’s worth,” mentioned Eric Yeomans, Product Supervisor – Wheel Loaders at Volvo CE. “These updates make sure the L350 stays the powerhouse on jobsites whereas serving to clients cut back gasoline burn and decrease their TCO.”
For specialised materials administration, the L260 heavy-duty rehandler has been optimised to take productiveness to new heights. Constructed on the confirmed L260 platform, the rehandler now includes a heavier built-in counterweight that dramatically will increase loading capability. Operators can now maximise their cycles utilizing a ten.7 yd³ (8.2 m³) bucket with an ordinary growth or a 9.5 yd³ (7.3 m³) bucket with a protracted growth. It additionally incorporates superior applied sciences like Computerized Traction Management to enhance security whereas decreasing tire put on and operator fatigue.
