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Volvo EC215 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
Volvo EC215
₹ 39 L - 40.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
Volvo EC215
₹39L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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Volvo EC215
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
VECV E494-Tier 3
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
VECV E494-Tier 3
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Net Power
102 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
102 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
137 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
137 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
800 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22000 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
22000 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
4000 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
4000 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
400 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
400 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
359 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
359 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6380 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
6380 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5278 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5278 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6570 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6570 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
9216 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
9216 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
5.910 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
5.910 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
113 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
113 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
360 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
360 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
140 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
140 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 460 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 460 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2880 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2880 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3123 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3123 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
5.910 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
5.910 m
2.600 m
Track Width
520 mm
300 mm
Track Width
520 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
157 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
157 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.9
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
LCD
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 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 EC215
Pros
- Strong Performance: Good power and torque for medium tasks.
- Efficient Hydraulics: Capable flow for consistent boom/arm action
- Competitive Pricing: Positioned lower than larger EC210/EC220 class, increasing value for money.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
