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Volvo EC550E VS JCB 385LC Comparison
Volvo EC550E
₹ 1.48 Cr - 1.52 Cr
VS
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
Volvo EC550E
₹148L
JCB 385LC
₹118L
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Volvo EC550E
From ₹ 148 Lakh
JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Gross Power
320 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
320 kw
212 kw
Net Power
339 kw
212 kw
Net Power
339 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
429 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
429 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
56300 kg
37331 kg
Operating Weight
56300 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
37331 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
10200 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
10200 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
70.6 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
70.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
6800 mm
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
6800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
5410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
5410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
9970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
9970 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
6660 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
9720 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
9720 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
3350 mm
2210 mm
Arm Length
3350 mm
2210 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
262 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
262 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
254 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
254 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4 020 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4 020 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
507 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
507 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
3 570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
3 570 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11760 mm
11410 mm
Overall Length
11760 mm
11410 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
3790 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
3790 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
3240 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
3240 mm
Boom Height
4.010 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
4.010 m
3.500 m
Track Width
900 mm
600 mm
Track Width
900 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
1.24 - 2.3
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
1.24 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
Color display with operating parameters
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
Color display with operating parameters
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Deluxe adjustable seat
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Deluxe adjustable seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
55 A
Alternator Output
80 A
55 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 EC550E
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.
JCB 385LC
Pros
- High Engine Power & Torque: 284 HP and 1150 Nm deliver strong digging performance and lifting ability for tough jobs.
- Large Bucket Range: 1.4 – 2.3 m³ bucket capacity supports varied applications from heavy earthmoving to quarry tasks
- Powerful Hydraulic Flow: ~608 L/min combined flow promotes responsive hydraulics and faster cycle times.
