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CAT 320D VS Volvo EC140D Comparison
CAT 320D
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
VS
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
CAT 320D
₹22L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
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CAT 320D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
CAT 3066TA
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Model
CAT 3066TA
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Gross Power
112.8 kw
77 kw
Gross Power
112.8 kw
77 kw
Net Power
104 kw
73 kw
Net Power
104 kw
73 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
105 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
105 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
650 Nm
369 Nm
Max Torque
650 Nm
369 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20330 kg
15870 kg
Operating Weight
20330 kg
15870 kg
Machine Weight
20300 kg
13000 kg
Machine Weight
20300 kg
13000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
34 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
34 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
205 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
205 L/min
236 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
5530 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
5530 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6980 mm
4960 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6980 mm
4960 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10790 mm
8190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10790 mm
8190 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9960 mm
8390 mm
Max Cutting Height
9960 mm
8390 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2.5 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
2.5 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
65.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
65.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
22.3 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
22.3 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
13.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
13.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3265 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3265 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9450 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
9450 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2950 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2950 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.900 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
11.2 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
119 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
119 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.57–1.56
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.57–1.56
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Standard Cat thumb, breaker, auger, tilt‑rotator kits
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Attachment Compatibility
Standard Cat thumb, breaker, auger, tilt‑rotator kits
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor on newer versions
LCD monitor with machine info
Display Type
LCD monitor on newer versions
LCD monitor with machine info
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension available
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension available
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
70 A
80 A
Alternator Output
70 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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 320D
Pros
- Proven Cat C6.4 ACERT engine with solid torque and power for mid‑size excavator tasks (earthmoving, trenching, loading).
- 5.7 m boom and ~9+ m digging height help in both shallow and medium depth work.
- Caterpillar’s dealer network is extensive — spare parts availability is usually strong globally.
Volvo EC140D
Pros
- The EC140D is designed for fuel efficiency with Volvo’s engine and hydraulics — supporting longer work days and lower operating costs.
- 8.33 m maximum reach and ~5.53 m digging depth suit general construction, trenching, and site work.
- Volvo’s cab is spacious with ergonomic controls, good visibility, and optional features like a rear-view camera.
