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Volvo EC380D VS JCB 385LC Comparison
Volvo EC380D
₹ 1.49 Cr - 1.51 Cr
VS
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
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Volvo EC380D
From ₹ 149 Lakh
JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F diesel
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F diesel
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Gross Power
218.5 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
218.5 kw
212 kw
Net Power
211.1 kw
212 kw
Net Power
211.1 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
288 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
288 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1580 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
1580 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
41100 kg
37331 kg
Operating Weight
41100 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
41100 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
41100 kg
37331 kg
Counter Weight
12312 kg
10200 kg
Counter Weight
12312 kg
10200 kg
Ground Pressure
58.8 kg
70.6 kg
Ground Pressure
58.8 kg
70.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
600 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
600 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
500 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
500 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8150 mm
6800 mm
Max Digging Depth
8150 mm
6800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11520 mm
9970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11520 mm
9970 mm
Max Dumping Height
7560 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7560 mm
6660 mm
Max Cutting Height
10610 mm
9720 mm
Max Cutting Height
10610 mm
9720 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
2210 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
2210 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
198 kN
262 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
198 kN
262 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
141 kN
254 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
141 kN
254 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
227 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
227 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 240 mm
4 020 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 240 mm
4 020 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
507 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
507 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3560 mm
3 570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3560 mm
3 570 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with multiple track rollers and grease‑type track tensioning (typical sealed & lubricated chain track system).
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with multiple track rollers and grease‑type track tensioning (typical sealed & lubricated chain track system).
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11280 mm
11410 mm
Overall Length
11280 mm
11410 mm
Overall Width
3540 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3540 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3225 mm
3790 mm
Overall Height
3225 mm
3790 mm
Cab Height
3225 mm
3240 mm
Cab Height
3225 mm
3240 mm
Boom Height
3.470 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.470 m
3.500 m
Track Width
700 mm
600 mm
Track Width
700 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
9.4 rpm
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
9.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
276 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
276 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.4 - 2.9
1.24 - 2.3
Bucket Options
2.4 - 2.9
1.24 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavation and heavy attachments
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavation and heavy attachments
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/standard instrumentation
Color display with operating parameters
Display Type
Digital/standard instrumentation
Color display with operating parameters
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Deluxe adjustable seat
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Deluxe adjustable seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 , 200 Ah V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 , 200 Ah V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
55 A
Alternator Output
80 A
55 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
Volvo EC380D
Pros
- Strong mid-to-heavy class performance: Well-balanced for large trenching, earthwork, and infrastructure projects.
- Efficient hydraulics: Dual variable pumps offer good flow and control for attachments and digging cycles.
- Volvo build quality & support: Known for durability, robust undercarriage, and global service network.
JCB 385LC
Pros
- High Engine Power & Torque: 284 HP and 1150 Nm deliver strong digging performance and lifting ability for tough jobs.
- Large Bucket Range: 1.4 – 2.3 m³ bucket capacity supports varied applications from heavy earthmoving to quarry tasks
- Powerful Hydraulic Flow: ~608 L/min combined flow promotes responsive hydraulics and faster cycle times.
