Volvo Construction Equipment and Herc Rentals are celebrating a multi-year agreement that adds several hundred Volvo EC37 compact excavators to the rental giant鈥檚 fleet across North America. The 3.7-ton EC37 fits into one of the most popular compact excavator class sizes for rental, and the two companies partnered to develop the model in a way that would best serve rental customers. Herc Rentals is a full-service equipment rental company with 439 company-operated branches in the U.S. and Canada.
鈥淭his is the culmination of a cooperative effort to build a machine spec that renters will appreciate, and we鈥檙e excited for Herc Rentals customers to have such great access to the EC37,鈥� said Kent Somerville, Head of National Rental Accounts at Volvo CE. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an incredibly comfortable and versatile machine.鈥�
Volvo CE sought feedback on the EC37 excavator from Herc Rentals technicians, salespeople and other staff when it was showcased at the Herc Rentals ProExpo in early 2024. That input directly influenced the final version of the model.
鈥淐ollaborating with Volvo on the EC37 allowed us to incorporate essential features that significantly impact our customers鈥� success,鈥� said Matt Gavin, VP Product Support and Fleet Operations at Herc Rentals. 鈥淥ur partnership with Volvo is invaluable 鈥� they resonate with our core values and prioritize what truly matters to us, demonstrating their commitment to creating an exceptional customer experience.鈥�
Scott Young, Head of Region North America at Volvo CE, echoed the sentiment. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to have such a strong relationship with Herc Rentals, one of the largest machine buyers in the world,鈥� said Young. 鈥淐ompact equipment has become a big focus area for us, and this partnership exemplifies our dedication to providing the best solutions possible.鈥�