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Volvo EC480DL VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
270 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
270 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
268 kw
104 kw
Net Power
268 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
360 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
360 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS IV
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
53100 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
53100 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
7 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
7 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11630 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
11630 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.100 m
Track Width
900 mm
500 mm
Track Width
900 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
75 A
Alternator Output
80 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
