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Volvo EC480DL VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
Volvo EC480DL
₹ 39 L - 41 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
Volvo EC480DL
₹39L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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Volvo EC480DL
From ₹ 39 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Volvo D13H / D13F 6
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
270 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
270 kw
22 kw
Net Power
268 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
268 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
360 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
360 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
12 800 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
1 800 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Interim
BS III
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
1 843 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
53100 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
53100 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
53100 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
8753 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
82.8 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Dual variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 360 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
353 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
650 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
6580 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6 430 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13 260 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
7 380 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
11 070 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
7 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
7 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
3900 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
3900 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
256 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
230 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
800 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
60 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
700 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 370 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
560 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3800 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty crawler undercarriage with multiple bottom/top rollers and grease-tensioned tracks designed for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11630 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
11630 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
3580 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3620 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3620 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.600 m
Track Width
900 mm
300 mm
Track Width
900 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
330 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.8 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
GP, HD, rock buckets (various)
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, rippers, tilt-rotators
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
Digital monitor with gauges and alerts
Analog + warning indicators
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)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 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
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
