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Volvo EC380D VS Komatsu PC1250-8R Comparison
Volvo EC380D
₹ 1.49 Cr - 1.51 Cr
VS
Komatsu PC1250-8R
₹ 1.49 Cr - 3.50 Cr
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Volvo EC380D
From ₹ 149 Lakh
Komatsu PC1250-8R
From ₹ 149 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F diesel
Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 (turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection)
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F diesel
Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 (turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection)
Gross Power
218.5 kw
514 kw
Gross Power
218.5 kw
514 kw
Net Power
211.1 kw
502 kw
Net Power
211.1 kw
502 kw
Engine Power
288 HP
688 HP
Engine Power
288 HP
688 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
23150 cc
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
23150 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1580 Nm
1790 Nm
Max Torque
1580 Nm
1790 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
41100 kg
110700 kg
Operating Weight
41100 kg
110700 kg
Machine Weight
41100 kg
110700 kg
Machine Weight
41100 kg
110700 kg
Counter Weight
12312 kg
46554 kg
Counter Weight
12312 kg
46554 kg
Ground Pressure
58.8 kg
142 kg
Ground Pressure
58.8 kg
142 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑capacity piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑capacity piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
600 L/min
494 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
600 L/min
494 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
500 litres
670 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
500 litres
670 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
423 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
423 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8150 mm
10440 mm
Max Digging Depth
8150 mm
10440 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
7610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
7610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11520 mm
15000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11520 mm
15000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7560 mm
8680 mm
Max Dumping Height
7560 mm
8680 mm
Max Cutting Height
10610 mm
13400 mm
Max Cutting Height
10610 mm
13400 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
9.100 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
9.100 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
3400 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
3400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
198 kN
422 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
198 kN
422 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
141 kN
392 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
141 kN
392 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
1360 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
1360 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
227 litres
670 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
227 litres
670 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
142 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
142 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
86 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
86 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
40 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
21 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
21 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
700 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
700 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
3900 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
3900 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 240 mm
4995 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 240 mm
4995 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
990 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3560 mm
4810 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3560 mm
4810 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with multiple track rollers and grease‑type track tensioning (typical sealed & lubricated chain track system).
Heavy steel crawler – Box frame with sealed tracks & hydraulic adjusters
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with multiple track rollers and grease‑type track tensioning (typical sealed & lubricated chain track system).
Heavy steel crawler – Box frame with sealed tracks & hydraulic adjusters
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11280 mm
16020 mm
Overall Length
11280 mm
16020 mm
Overall Width
3540 mm
4965 mm
Overall Width
3540 mm
4965 mm
Overall Height
3225 mm
6265 mm
Overall Height
3225 mm
6265 mm
Cab Height
3225 mm
4120 mm
Cab Height
3225 mm
4120 mm
Boom Height
3.470 m
3.027 m
Boom Height
3.470 m
3.027 m
Track Width
700 mm
700 mm
Track Width
700 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
5.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10.2 rpm
5.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
276 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
276 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.4 - 2.9
3.4 – 6.7
Bucket Options
2.4 - 2.9
3.4 – 6.7
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavation and heavy attachments
Hydraulics for breakers, thumbs, etc. (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavation and heavy attachments
Hydraulics for breakers, thumbs, etc. (dealer options)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/standard instrumentation
LCD color monitor
Display Type
Digital/standard instrumentation
LCD color monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension 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
24 V
Battery
2x12 , 200 Ah V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
60 A
Alternator Output
80 A
60 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.
Komatsu PC1250-8R
Pros
- Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 produces 514 kW (688 HP) @ ~1800 rpm for strong digging/hoisting performance.
- Long boom + optional arm lengths give deep reach (~9–11.6 m) and wide working envelope (~15–17 m) for loading and heavy excavation tasks.
- Supports 3.4 m³ minimum up to ~7 m³ (shovel configurations) bucket capacities for big cycle productivity.
