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CAT 316 GC VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
68 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
85 kw
Net Power
66 kw
84 kw
Net Power
66 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
430 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
3 m
3.180 m
Track Width
600 mm
750 mm
Track Width
600 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD multifunction monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Alternator Output
90 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
