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CAT 345 GC VS Volvo EC350D Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Volvo EC350D
₹ 33 L - 46.99 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Volvo EC350D
₹33L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Volvo EC350D
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D8F / D8K six‑cylinder diesel engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D8F / D8K six‑cylinder diesel engine
Gross Power
259 kw
210 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
210 kw
Net Power
258 kw
197 kw
Net Power
258 kw
197 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
286 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
286 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
7800 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
7800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1340 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1340 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
38700 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
38700 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
38700 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
38700 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
12000 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
12000 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
72 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
72 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
576 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
576 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
333 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
333 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
465 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
465 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
7480 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
7480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
10132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
10132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
11100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
11100 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
7000 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
177 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
177 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
156 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
156 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
580 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
580 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
215 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
215 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
41 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
41 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
6.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
6.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 590 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 590 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4 630 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4 630 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
500 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
500 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3560 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3560 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated tracks and grease‑type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated tracks and grease‑type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
11020 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
11020 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3490 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3490 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3490 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3490 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.421 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.421 m
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
10.3 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
10.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
261 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
261 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
2.53 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
2.53 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
1 - 2.53
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
1 - 2.53
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital I‑ECU monitor
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital I‑ECU monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2X12 , 200 Ah V
Battery
2X12 V
2X12 , 200 Ah V
Alternator Output
80 A
110 A
Alternator Output
80 A
110 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
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 EC350D
Pros
- Strong Production Performance: Volvo’s electro‑hydraulic system and ECO mode provide good cycle times, fuel efficiency, and dig performance.
- Durability & Support: Volvo machines are known for solid build and global service network.
- Good Reach & Depth: ~10.17 m gain height and ~7.48 m depth suit mainstream heavy excavation tasks.
