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CAT 305. 5E2 VS Volvo EC140D Comparison
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
VS
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
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CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Model
Cat C2.4 DI
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Gross Power
34.1 kw
77 kw
Gross Power
34.1 kw
77 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
73 kw
Net Power
31.1 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
41.70 HP
105 HP
Engine Power
41.70 HP
105 HP
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
300 Nm
369 Nm
Max Torque
300 Nm
369 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5400 kg
15870 kg
Operating Weight
5400 kg
15870 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
13000 kg
Machine Weight
5400 kg
13000 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
1265 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
85 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
5530 mm
Max Digging Depth
3720 mm
5530 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
4960 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2210 mm
4960 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
8190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5830 mm
8190 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
3835 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
8390 mm
Max Cutting Height
5460 mm
8390 mm
Boom Length
3.200 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
3.200 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
35 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
65.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
27.2 kN
65.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
78 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
58 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
22.3 litres
Cooling System Capacity
9.8 litres
22.3 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
13.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.5 litres
13.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
2440 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
628 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1580 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Undercarriage Type
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5765 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
5765 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
1950 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2540 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2540 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
2.540 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
2.540 m
2.900 m
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Gradeability
25 %
70 %
Gradeability
25 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
119 kN
Drawbar Pull
40.2 kN
119 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.22 - 0.24
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
LCD monitor with machine info
Display Type
Standard operator info panel
LCD monitor with machine info
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
Volvo EC140D
Pros
- The EC140D is designed for fuel efficiency with Volvo’s engine and hydraulics — supporting longer work days and lower operating costs.
- 8.33 m maximum reach and ~5.53 m digging depth suit general construction, trenching, and site work.
- Volvo’s cab is spacious with ergonomic controls, good visibility, and optional features like a rear-view camera.
