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CAT 320D3 VS Volvo EC140D Comparison
CAT 320D3
₹ 25 L - 28 L
VS
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
CAT 320D3
₹25L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
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CAT 320D3
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat ALUW06DTI
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Model
Cat ALUW06DTI
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Gross Power
100 kw
77 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
77 kw
Net Power
85 kw
73 kw
Net Power
85 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
134 HP
105 HP
Engine Power
134 HP
105 HP
Engine Displacement
5760 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
5760 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
620 Nm
369 Nm
Max Torque
620 Nm
369 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
45860 kg
15870 kg
Operating Weight
45860 kg
15870 kg
Machine Weight
42478 kg
13000 kg
Machine Weight
42478 kg
13000 kg
Counter Weight
10211 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
10211 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
420 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
420 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
234 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
234 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
150 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
150 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
5530 mm
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
5530 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5720 mm
4960 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5720 mm
4960 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
8190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
8190 mm
Max Dumping Height
6710 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6710 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9250 mm
8390 mm
Max Cutting Height
9250 mm
8390 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
143 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
143 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
65.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
65.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
115 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
22.3 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
22.3 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
13.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
13.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4,080 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
4,080 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-lubricated track links with segmented & center guiding guards (standard Cat undercarriage)
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Undercarriage Type
Grease-lubricated track links with segmented & center guiding guards (standard Cat undercarriage)
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.900 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
119 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
119 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.92 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.92 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
GP, HD, Rock Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple, Ripper
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Attachment Compatibility
GP, HD, Rock Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple, Ripper
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor with machine info
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor with machine info
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
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
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 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 320D3
Pros
- Strong engine performance for a 20-ton class excavator: 134 HP gross (100 kW), ~114 HP net. Great for heavy digging and lifting tasks.
- Typically well-insulated, ergonomically arranged operator cab with adjustable suspension seat, good visibility, and modern controls.
- Selectable power modes (Power, Smart, Eco) improve fuel efficiency depending on task.
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.
