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Volvo EC215 VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
Volvo EC215
₹ 39 L - 40.99 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
Volvo EC215
₹39L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
Volvo EC215
From ₹ 39 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
VECV E494-Tier 3
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
VECV E494-Tier 3
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
104 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
68 kw
Net Power
102 kw
66 kw
Net Power
102 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
137 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
137 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
5700 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
800 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22000 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
22000 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
4000 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
4000 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
400 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
400 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
359 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
359 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6380 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
6380 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5278 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5278 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9700 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
6570 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6570 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9216 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9216 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.910 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.910 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
113 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
113 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
103 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
360 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
360 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
140 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
140 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 460 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 460 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2880 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2880 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
2300 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
3123 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3123 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
5.910 m
3 m
Boom Height
5.910 m
3 m
Track Width
520 mm
600 mm
Track Width
520 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11.6 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11.6 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
157 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
157 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
0.9
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD
LCD Monitor
Display Type
LCD
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
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
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.
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
