That's a nice unit. I like how the cab is small and the tracks stick out further past the cab. Looks fun.

I bought one of these to clean out my farm. It’s really impressive, especially using the Volvo rock breaker. It just destroys field stone outcropping.

You're going to love that thing when it comes to stumping. Dig the roots out, leave a pile in front of you. Pull the stump out, push the pile back in the hole. Life just got simpler. Thanks for the video Chris.

With your new machines it's easy for you to finished every project. I admired when it's finished.

It's like a mini on steroids, that's nice looking machine right there

That’s a pretty badass machine and amazing the power and digging force it has for being so short.

Fantastic looking machine. I figure that's on the Christmas list. When you're playing the one-man operation that would come in handy.

I spent a good chunk of time in a Kobelco 135. It was a 15 ton machine if I remember right. Anyway, it was a zero swing and for the most part it wasn't too bad. Actually, when it came to uneven ground work I loved it. You'd just post up in the blade to level the machine and you were golden.

That's awesome having a blade on a big machine

Nice machine, counter weight seems just right.

Nice machine. Can see the blade would be a nice benefit if someone had to do lots of trenching work. Use the bucket to scrape dirt back into the trench and blade to do finish smoothing as you work down the trench.

Just like a kid with a new toy. Have fun bud!!

What a nice machine! So quiet you don't realize how powerful it really is! Really impressed with the balance too! Too bad its a little more than $500/month!!!!

Damn I love compact excavator .

had the pleasure of a little drive in one of these ECR355E machines about 10 months ago, lovely machine with loads of grunt , fed up with waiting to go back to work now, damn covid-19 :-(

Nice machine, would be great with a rotobec grapple saw setting out logs for a skidder that's what we do.

I've seen a few times Chris could've used the blade. He's talented and don't need one.

Kinda looks funny without the counter weight. Thanks for the video.

Love the videos been watching the videos for a while

Nice piece of equipment!

thats my alltime dream machine!

Those zero tail machines look good

That's a mighty impressive machine there, Chris! Would you like to see that pusher blade have 6-way hydraulics? I would think that would be sweet.

been operating a volvo ecr235 exc in australia. great machine, never understood why people here are buying cat, hitachi and komatsu until we experienced the service from the dealer, what a nightmare! kinda beyond a joke infact

Zero swing seems like a waste. With a big counterweight you can knock over trees 2 at a time. ;p I enjoy your videos, Chris. I don't get much chance to play with excavators, mostly minis, but sometimes I get time to dig some with bigger machines when I'm working with the miners. Geologists generally seem to be expected watch others do it. I don't believe in that because I like getting things dirty. Also, If I'm digging I know exactly where I want dug. Seems easier. I might not comment on all of your vids, Chris, but I watch and thumbs-up them all.

Best part about the zero swings is they look lighter than they are on the detach!

IF they put a 5 way blade on that, you' wouldn't need the Komatsu dozer on your clearing sites anymore :-)

Very Nice again Chris, i like the blade 👌👍

Beautiful machine to drive

Tis is the ONE you'll should have purchased !

I have watch loads of your videos and find them quite interesting is there any tricks you can do with such big machines that help in either servicing or maintenance

love that machine and i love it comes with a blade

a smaller one of it would be good for you when your doing the job's you use the mini on but still need a big one with that setup

It’s a beast

Good ol rocky dirt from Shippensburg. Lol.

And this video is funny just watching loads of machines in a Row all doing the same thing testing out their skills and the machine

Do u have to clean the tracks after the demo? Love my zero tailswing Komatsu PC50MR2, ty for sharing

That thing is awesome

I was always a Cat fan... After watching all the videos over the years that Chris submits, I'm becoming more of Volvo fan!

Good ole Pennsylvania dirt. Every field come with it's own building materials lol

Nice little Toy Chris, do you think you will get one

Nice.....normal conversation noise levels very, civilized engineering

How are you supposed to knock down trees and such when the counterweight doesn't overhang? Do they really expect you scratch up the paint on the bucket?

That’s the biggest excavator we sell with a blade. It used to be the ecr145 being the biggest but now the ECR355E is the biggest.

Schweeet!!! Now for the important question: How big is the cup holder? Gotta at least handle a Super Big Gulp. ;)

Does the zero turn means that the entirety of the machine body, not the boom, stays within the tracks when you spin it? Looks like some sticky-icky clay.

Hey love the video

The machine appears to tip way way over when you had a full bucket, even bouncing off the ground one time. I've noticed this too be a problem with other Volvo's I've used also.

Is that ECR355 going to be the next Volvo in the Letsdig18 fleet? 🙂👍

How many hours would you estimate you have operated an excavator?

why didnt you get one of those?

Smoothie!

that would be a good unit for someone new starting out that dont have the funds to get a far size dozer and excavator at the same time, but if fails do to it looks like the blade is not as wide as the tracks, witch is defensively not good, the blade should also be made so it angels both ways, a 4 way would be the best, if these were fixed i could see it being very handy and adding a good thumb, but the blade not coming out past the tracks is not what one would want, also the blade dont need to be sticking out that far out front, it looks like it could be shortened up a lot, also if these changes were made it would be a great unit for smaller job for the bigger guys as well save the customer a lot, being if 2 machines were needed it would save the floating cost of 2 machines being the customer has to pay floating to the site as well as away from the site, witch i have always felt that to be double dipping because when the unit leaves a site it is going to another job and that other customer is being charged for floating in,, but thats how they do it, i never charged floating out of my mini and i get nasty call or words from other people because i dont charge both ways

Very impressive

Like playing a video game with those controllers lol

Chris now no more scratch...and the blade is very handy... R U sure 250 is the right choise? All the Best From Poland JBB

What kind of demo area is that with no trees to knock over, lol?

Grandpa wouldn’t be so hard on the paint in a zero turn 😂

That's 80k lbs? Looks smaller, but you're the expert.

Like the video Chris and like it but how come it's still staith blade .

Love volvo

So what do you give up with the zero turn? Less breakout force or bucket capacity? Has to be something without that longer counterweight back there to balance the machine.

So I am waiting for this to show up at your doorstep, its 2021 and no 355 with a blade yet. You could just combine the dozer and excavator in one. Just push the trees down on the lot clearing. 🍺🍺🍺

This one is quicker than the 290 you've had.:-)

What's the down side of having box blade? Any?

When you going to buy one lol🤣

The blade is really handy

It won’t be long they’ll be 8 foot bucket and you can have some fun

Does the zero turn capability really make much difference with the kind of work you do? They always seem sort of odd looking. Thanks!

Zero swing has got to be hard on the center bearing, no?

I think Chris just likes to play in the mud!

I love you volvo

full size w/ the features of a mini... does that mean that this is a Maxi?

That’s a big zero turn! No typically makes a zero turn that big do they? I guess it’s a good idea when you need a big machine in tight places!

U need to get one for ur fleet of urs

Que du bonheur 👍

Can any body tell me were is the pattern control on the machine

Biggest fan keep up the great work. 1st

I have a question why would someone operate an excavator with the bucket facing outwards instead of inwards. I'm just asking because I saw someone do it the other day while I was driving?

just need a root rake on it and your all set

Is this closer to a cat 321 or 335

Hey Chris does logger wade have some competition now , Is this your dindin? Cheer and beers from Aus

How big is the cab?

Would you now get a blade for a excavator that size. I can see the benefits of it.

what's the downside to zero swing? just gotta be heavier to get the same power? does the blade make up the difference?

Go on and get it

How many HP does it have

CAT engines are the best money can buy , so are there machines .

She lookin sweet

...wow, looks like a 'dozer with an excavator attachment..lol

Volvo the best lol 😂

CAT better started pick up game

Oh lookie there an idiot proof counter weight scuff counter measure . lol not a fan of zero clearance , but they do have their uses in tight subdivisions .Im an old pipeliner / site work contractor , and moving quantity and being able to set lift stations is key .

Volvo are the best excavator..

that machine weights over 90,000lbs.

I want one for chrismas please

She will we start seeing you use it on your jobs ?

The 250 got more power right ???

Why do only mini excavators come with blades.

That's some nasty material. Bad ass tractor though. Body seems awful close to undercarriage. I'm guessing this is way stronger than 220 or 250 even ?