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CAT 321 VS Volvo EC480DL Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
CAT 321
₹54L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Model
Cat® C3.6
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Gross Power
100 kw
270 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
270 kw
Net Power
129 kw
268 kw
Net Power
129 kw
268 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
360 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
360 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
12 800 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
12 800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1 800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1 800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Interim
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4 Interim
Max Torque
500 Nm
1 843 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
1 843 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
53100 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
53100 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
53100 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
53100 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
8753 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
8753 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
82.8 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
82.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
2 × 360 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
2 × 360 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
353 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
353 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
650 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
650 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6580 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6 430 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
6 430 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
13 260 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
13 260 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
7 380 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
7 380 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
11 070 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
11 070 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
7 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
7 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
3900 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
3900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
256 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
256 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
230 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
230 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
800 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
800 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
310 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
60 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
60 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
700 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
700 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4 370 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
4 370 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
560 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
560 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
3800 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
3800 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
11630 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
11630 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3580 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3620 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3620 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3620 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3620 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
900 mm
Track Width
600 mm
900 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
330 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
330 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
Bucket Options
0.8
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 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
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 EC480DL
Pros
- High Power & Performance
- Robust Durability & Construction
- Versatility in Applications
