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CAT 345 GC VS Volvo EC480DL Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Gross Power
259 kw
270 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
270 kw
Net Power
258 kw
268 kw
Net Power
258 kw
268 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
360 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
360 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
12 800 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
12 800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1 800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1 800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
Tier 4 Interim
Emission Standard
BS III
Tier 4 Interim
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1 843 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1 843 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
53100 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
53100 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
53100 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
53100 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
8753 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
8753 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
82.8 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
82.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
2 × 360 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
2 × 360 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
353 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
353 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
650 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
650 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
6580 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
6 430 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
6 430 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
13 260 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
13 260 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
7 380 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
7 380 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
11 070 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
11 070 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
7 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
7 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
3900 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
3900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
256 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
256 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
230 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
230 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
800 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
800 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
310 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
60 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
60 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4 370 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
4 370 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
560 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
560 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3800 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3800 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
11630 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
11630 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3580 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3580 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3620 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3620 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3620 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3620 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.5 m
Track Width
2740 mm
900 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
900 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
330 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
330 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
3.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
76 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
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 EC480DL
Pros
- High Power & Performance
- Robust Durability & Construction
- Versatility in Applications
