PL7015 Specifications

Max. Tipping Capacity 147,000kg 324,000lbs

Engine
Volvo Pipelayers use the next generation diesel engine with Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology (V-ACT) to deliver lower emissions and maintain superior performance and fuel efficiency. The EU Stage IIIA / EPA Tier 3 compliant engine uses precise, high-pressure fuel injectors, turbo charger and air-to-air intercooler and electronic engine controls to optimize machine performance.

Engine	Volvo D16E EAE3
Max Power at	30 r/s	1800 rpm
Net (ISO 9249, SAE J1349)	316 kW	424 hp
Gross (SAE J1995)	346 kW	464 hp
Max torque at 1,350 r/min	2,500 Nm	1,845 lb.ft
No. of cylinders	6
Displacement	16.1 L	982 cu.in
Bore	144 mm	5.67"
Stroke	165 mm	6.50"

Electrical System
High-capacity electrical system that is well protected. Waterproof double lock harness plugs are used to secure corrosion-free connections. Main relays and solenoid valves are shielded to prevent damage.

Track Drive System
Each track is powered by an automatic shift two speed travel motor. Track brakes are multi-disc, spring applied and hydraulically released. Travel motors, brakes and planetary fuel drives are well protected within the track frame.

Travel speed

3.0/4.6 km/h

1.9/2.9 mph

Undercarriage
Special purpose lower frame and track frame system provides a nearly square working platform optimizing stability throughout full 360 degree swing. Heavy weight of the lower frame and heavily reinforced track frames provides high lift capacity and stability. Placing this weight in the lower frame removes any effect on the upper frame or swing bearing while lowering the machine center of gravity. Track frames are hydraulically pinned to the lower frame for ease of removal to reduce transport weight and width.

Hydraulic System
The hydraulic system is designed for high productivity, high lifting capabilities, high maneuvering precision and superb fuel economy.

Main Pump
Type: 2 x variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Flow: 2 x 436 L/min 2 x 115 gpm

Pilot Pump
Type: Gear pump
Maximum Flow: 27.4 L/min 7.2 gpm

Hydraulic Motors
Travel: Variable displacement axial piston motor with mechanical brake
Swing: Fixed displacement axial piston motor with mechanical brake

Cab
The new-design Volvo Care Cab, with operator protective structure provides security along with more interior space, leg room and foot space. The fixed elevated cab riser provides a wide field of vision to the entire job site, winch, boom, and load block through maximum cab glass, transparent roof hatch and 2-piece sliding door window. This improves operator confidence, comfort, safety and effectiveness. Deluxe seat with adjustable height, tilt, recline, forward back settings, retractable seat belt and selectable horizontal suspension cushions the operator from vibrations.

Boom
Asymmetric boom gives the operator clear view to load block at all heights and into the trench for safe, precise load placement. Long boom provides high hook height and reach allowing the machine to work further from the trench. Boom mounting inside the track frames, close to the machine center increases lift capacity and stability and improves slope capability.

Winch
Planetary, highline pull winch delivers smooth lifting performance and precise control. Winch hydraulic motor has multi-disc friction brake which is spring applied and hydraulic released.

Load Management System
Operator confidence, effectiveness and safety is ensured with Volvo’s Load Management System. Volvo Pipelayers utilize load, boom and cab mounted sensors that allow on board computers to monitor boom angle and cab orientation and inclination. The computer uses this information to compute and display actual loads and rated working loads in real time through in-cab monitor and audible warning systems. This allows the operator to maintain full control of the machine, from flat and level ground up to slopes of 35 degrees and throughout the 360 degree swing.

The Load Management System utilizes boom-mounted load indicator lights for visual communication with ground staff and between adjacent machines during multiple lift operations.

Transportability
For effective transport of the PL7015 typically the boom, rear counterweight, and track frames will be removed for weight and dimension reduction. This process can be easily self accomplished using only the PL7015 in approximately 2 hours for disassembly and similar time to reassemble.

First the PL7015’s unique removable track frames are taken off. An outrigger system raises the base machine to allow hydraulic pins to release and lifting off each track frame loading them onto an awaiting flat bed truck. The base machine then lowers itself close to the ground and removes the standard hydraulically removable rear counterweight and loads it onto the same truck.

A second truck is positioned and the boom laid on it for removal. Load winch, flag block and load block all remain fully assembled and attached to the boom. Once positioned on the truck the boom winch cable is released and recoiled onto the boom winch drum that remains on the base machine. Boom pins are removed and the base machine is separated.

Lastly the base machine raises itself to full outrigger height and a third, low boy, truck is backed under it. It lowers itself on to the low boy; outriggers are retracted and pinned; and the machine and components chained for transport.

The PL7015 is the most easily transported machine in its class.

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