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CAT 345 GC VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
259 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
85 kw
Net Power
258 kw
84 kw
Net Power
258 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
1550 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.180 m
Track Width
2740 mm
750 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
LCD multifunction monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 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
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
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
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)
