Volvo’s New Milling Machines

Volvo MT2000

02/03/2009 – Volvo Construction Equipment has developed a new class of milling machines for the road development industry with the introduction of the Volvo MT2000 and Volvo MW500.

The Volvo MT2000 is a four-track, front-load, half-lane milling machine powered by a 610-horsepower Tier 3 Cummins engine. It offers three engine and drum cutting speeds.

low-speed selection provides higher torque at a lower engine rpm to power through tough material or deep-cut applications. The high-speed selection is available for maximum travel speed on shallow cutting depths. The standard cutting speed is used to provide maximum horsepower and efficiency at normal cutting depths.

The Volvo MW500 is a four-wheel, rear-loading, utility-class milling machine that offers a standard cutting width of 19.69 in. (500 mm). Due to its compact size and manoeuvrability, ideal applications include patching, joints, trenching and close cutting around street and roadway obstructions.

It has a tight cutting radius of 7.87 in. (200 mm), comparable to many three-wheel machines. The right-rear support leg and wheel can be swiveled inboard for flush cutting. It offers all-wheel drive and features anti-slip control as standard.