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CAT 321 VS Volvo EC200D Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
Volvo EC200D
₹ 53 L - 55 L
CAT 321
₹54L
Volvo EC200D
₹53L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
Volvo EC200D
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
Volvo D5E (4‑cyl diesel)
Model
Cat® C3.6
Volvo D5E (4‑cyl diesel)
Gross Power
100 kw
123 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
123 kw
Net Power
129 kw
115 kw
Net Power
129 kw
115 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
165 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
4700 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
4700 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
500 Nm
670 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
670 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
20300 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
20300 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
20000 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
20000 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4100 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4100 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
36 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
36 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
324 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
324 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
280 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
280 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
145 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
145 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6530 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6530 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9840 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9840 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6570 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6570 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9370 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9370 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
116 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
90 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
90 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
330 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
330 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
145 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
145 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
15 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4170 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4170 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2860 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2860 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
9700 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
9700 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2900 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
2830 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
2.800 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
2.800 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.1 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
174 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
174 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.48 - 0.92
Bucket Options
0.8
0.48 - 0.92
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, grapple, ripper, tilt coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, grapple, ripper, tilt coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD monitor / multifunction display
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD monitor / multifunction display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 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
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 321
Pros
- 136 HP Cat C3.6 engine delivers strong digging performance.
- An advanced electrohydraulic system improves cycle time.
- Eco Mode and Intelligent ECM help reduce fuel consumption
Volvo EC200D
Pros
- With a maximum reach near ~9.8–9.9 m and deep digging depth (~6.7 m), the EC200D suits general construction, trenching, and material handling tasks well.
- The Volvo D5E engine and optimized hydraulics deliver smooth power delivery with strong digging and lifting performance while maintaining good fuel efficiency.
- Volvo excavators are known for ergonomic cabs, easy controls, solid visibility, and stable operation — reducing operator fatigue and improving productivity.
