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Volvo EC480DL VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
270 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
270 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
268 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
268 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
360 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
360 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS III
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
53100 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
53100 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
7 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
7 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11630 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11630 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.208 m
Track Width
900 mm
400 mm
Track Width
900 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Standard machine display
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 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 EC480DL
Pros
- High Power & Performance
- Robust Durability & Construction
- Versatility in Applications
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
