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Volvo EC550E VS Volvo EC380D Comparison

Volvo EC550E

Volvo EC550E

₹ 1.48 Cr - 1.52 Cr

Volvo EC380D

Volvo EC380D

₹ 1.49 Cr - 1.51 Cr

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Engine

Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
Volvo D13H / D13F diesel
Gross Power
320 kw
218.5 kw
Net Power
339 kw
211.1 kw
Engine Power
429 HP
288 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
12800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
1700 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1580 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Operating Weight

Operating Weight
56300 kg
41100 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
41100 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
12312 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
58.8 kg

Hydraulic System

Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
600 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
353 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
500 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min

Working Range

Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
8150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
11520 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
7560 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
10610 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
3350 mm
3900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
198 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
141 kN

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
620 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
227 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
60 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
42 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres

Under Carriage

Track Shoe Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
2 740  mm
Track Length on Ground
5580  mm
4 240  mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880  mm
3560 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with multiple track rollers and grease‑type track tensioning (typical sealed & lubricated chain track system).

Steering & Brakes

Overall Length
11760 mm
11280 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3540 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
3225 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
3225 mm
Boom Height
4.010 m
3.470 m
Track Width
900 mm
700 mm

Performances

Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
10.2 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
276 kN

Bucket And Attachments

Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
2.4 - 2.9
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Standard excavation and heavy attachments

Cabin And Controls

Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
Digital/standard instrumentation
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-

Electrical System

Battery
24 V
2x12 , 200 Ah V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes

Volvo EC550E

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Pros

  • High Productivity: Designed to deliver performance of a larger machine with powerful digging and lifting capacity.
  • Advanced Electro-Hydraulics: Features Independent Metering Valve Technology for improved fuel efficiency and precise control.
  • Improved Fuel Efficiency: Up to ~25–35 % more fuel economy compared with older models in this class.

Volvo EC380D

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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.