FOPS cab guard demolition ECHLE PROTECTOR E4, roof hatch, extra flat, swiveling front grille

ECHLE PROTECTOR E4 – Cab guard / Demolition guard / for the excavator reimagined

Maximum safety, unobstructed visibility, and complete flexibility.
The PROTECTOR E4 from ECHLE is the next evolutionary step in modern cab guard. Developed for heavy-duty use in demolition, civil engineering, forestry, or recycling, it provides reliable protection against falling objects – without restricting visibility or impairing the machine's operational readiness.

✅ Certified protection according to ISO 10262 Category 2

The PROTECTOR E4 is a patented FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) protection structure, tested in accordance with ISO 10262 – Category 2. It therefore meets the highest safety requirements for cab guards in professional use. Proof of ISO certification is located directly on the FOPS, so no additional documentation needs to be carried.

✅ Easy to transport – installation height only 40 mm

Many cab guards make the excavator too high for transport due to their installation height – but not the PROTECTOR E4. With its extremely low installation height of only 40 mm, the overall height of the machine hardly changes. This means easy transport without special permits or modifications.

✅ Demolition guard can be swung down to the front – without climbing onto the roof

Unlike conventional FOPS systems that slide up, with the PROTECTOR E4 you no longer have to climb onto the excavator roof to secure the front grille.
Our innovative Easy-Lift function with integrated gas pressure springs allows the front grille to be conveniently swung down to the front – easily from the ground or directly from the cab. This allows you to switch between full protection and a clear view in a flash.

✅ Suitable for use on public roads

When driving on public roads or moving the machine within the company premises, the front grille can be swung down to the front for optimum forward visibility – without dismantling or tools.

✅ Maximum visibility and easy handling

Fan-shaped grille bars – for maximum visibility with minimum restriction
Hinged roof grille – allows for easy cleaning
Easy-Lift function – for effortless and controlled swiveling of the front grille
Easy installation – directly to existing screw-on points, without additional modifications

✅ Flexible and customizable

Front protection and protective roof can be ordered separately and individually mounted on your machine.

⚙️ Technical data

• Weight: approx. 200 kg
• Color: gray (other colors available on request)
• Installation height: only 40 mm

🛠️ Typical areas of application

• Excavation work in demolition
• Recycling and material handling
• Forestry and agriculture
• Earthworks and civil engineering
• Municipal and urban construction sites

💡 Why choose the PROTECTOR E4?

Because modern cab guard has to deliver more: safety, visibility, mobility. The ECHLE PROTECTOR E4 is robust, compact, intuitive to use, and made for everyday use—whether on the construction site or in road traffic.

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Alternative product names: Cabin guard excavator, Protection guard, FOG System, Demolition guards, operator protective guard, protection cab guard, Protective structures