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Volvo EC480DL VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
270 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
270 kw
57 kw
Net Power
268 kw
57 kw
Net Power
268 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
360 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
360 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS IV
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
53100 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
53100 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
7 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
7 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11630 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
11630 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.5 m
Track Width
900 mm
450 mm
Track Width
900 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
