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Volvo EC550E VS Komatsu PC1250-8R Comparison
Volvo EC550E
₹ 1.48 Cr - 1.52 Cr
VS
Komatsu PC1250-8R
₹ 1.49 Cr - 3.50 Cr
Volvo EC550E
₹148L
Komatsu PC1250-8R
₹149L
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Volvo EC550E
From ₹ 148 Lakh
Komatsu PC1250-8R
From ₹ 149 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 (turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection)
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 (turbocharged, aftercooled, direct injection)
Gross Power
320 kw
514 kw
Gross Power
320 kw
514 kw
Net Power
339 kw
502 kw
Net Power
339 kw
502 kw
Engine Power
429 HP
688 HP
Engine Power
429 HP
688 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
23150 cc
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
23150 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1790 Nm
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1790 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
56300 kg
110700 kg
Operating Weight
56300 kg
110700 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
110700 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
110700 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
46554 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
46554 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
142 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
142 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑capacity piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑capacity piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
494 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
494 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
670 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
670 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
423 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
423 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
10440 mm
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
10440 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
7610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
7610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
15000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
15000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
8680 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
8680 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
13400 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
13400 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
9.100 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
9.100 m
Arm Length
3350 mm
3400 mm
Arm Length
3350 mm
3400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
422 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
422 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
392 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
392 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
1360 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
1360 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
670 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
670 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
142 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
142 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
86 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
86 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
40 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
21 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
21 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
3900 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
3900 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4995 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4995 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
990 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
4810 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
4810 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
Heavy steel crawler – Box frame with sealed tracks & hydraulic adjusters
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
Heavy steel crawler – Box frame with sealed tracks & hydraulic adjusters
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11760 mm
16020 mm
Overall Length
11760 mm
16020 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
4965 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
4965 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
6265 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
6265 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
4120 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
4120 mm
Boom Height
4.010 m
3.027 m
Boom Height
4.010 m
3.027 m
Track Width
900 mm
700 mm
Track Width
900 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
5.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
5.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
3.4 – 6.7
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
3.4 – 6.7
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Hydraulics for breakers, thumbs, etc. (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Hydraulics for breakers, thumbs, etc. (dealer options)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
LCD color monitor
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
LCD color monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Adjustable suspension 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
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
60 A
Alternator Output
80 A
60 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.
Komatsu PC1250-8R
Pros
- Komatsu SAA6D170E‑5 produces 514 kW (688 HP) @ ~1800 rpm for strong digging/hoisting performance.
- Long boom + optional arm lengths give deep reach (~9–11.6 m) and wide working envelope (~15–17 m) for loading and heavy excavation tasks.
- Supports 3.4 m³ minimum up to ~7 m³ (shovel configurations) bucket capacities for big cycle productivity.
