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CAT 321 VS Volvo EC215 Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
Volvo EC215
₹ 39 L - 40.99 L
CAT 321
₹54L
Volvo EC215
₹39L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
Volvo EC215
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
VECV E494-Tier 3
Model
Cat® C3.6
VECV E494-Tier 3
Gross Power
100 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
104 kw
Net Power
129 kw
102 kw
Net Power
129 kw
102 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
137 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
137 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5700 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5700 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
500 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
22000 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
22000 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21000 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21000 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4000 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4000 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
359 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
359 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
240 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
240 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6380 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5278 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5278 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9700 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6570 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6570 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9216 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9216 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.910 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.910 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
113 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
113 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
103 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
103 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
360 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
360 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
140 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 390 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4 460 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4 460 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2880 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2880 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
9570 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
9570 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2200 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2200 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
2300 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3123 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3123 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
5.910 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
5.910 m
Track Width
600 mm
520 mm
Track Width
600 mm
520 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.6 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
11.6 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
157 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
157 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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 EC215
Pros
- Strong Performance: Good power and torque for medium tasks.
- Efficient Hydraulics: Capable flow for consistent boom/arm action
- Competitive Pricing: Positioned lower than larger EC210/EC220 class, increasing value for money.
