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Volvo EC140D VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Volvo EC140D
₹ 22 L - 29 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Volvo EC140D
₹22L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Volvo EC140D
From ₹ 22 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Kubota D902
Model
Volvo D3.8E (diesel)
Kubota D902
Gross Power
77 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
77 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
73 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
73 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
105 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
105 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
3770 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
3770 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Max Torque
369 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
369 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
15870 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
15870 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
13000 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
13000 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
2450 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
2450 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
34 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
34 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
236 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
236 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5530 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
5530 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4960 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4960 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8190 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8190 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
8390 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
8390 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
82.2 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
82.2 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65.5 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65.5 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
85 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
85 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
22.3 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
22.3 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.2 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.2 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.9 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.9 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.2 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.2 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3760 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
3760 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
436 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
436 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2200 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2200 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Sealed & Greased Crawler Undercarriage (heavy-duty track frame)
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7720 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
7720 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
2590 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
2590 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2830 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2830 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2800 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2800 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.340 m
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Track Width
600 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.2 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
11.2 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
119 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
119 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.66 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.66 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.25 - 0.66
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.25 - 0.66
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, grapples, rippers, tilts
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor with machine info
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
LCD monitor with machine info
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
69 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
69 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
