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Volvo EC550E VS Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H Comparison
Volvo EC550E
₹ 1.48 Cr - 1.52 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.19 Cr
Volvo EC550E
₹148L
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
₹110L
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Volvo EC550E
From ₹ 148 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
From ₹ 110 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
Cummins QSL9
Model
Volvo D13E (Volvo engine)
Cummins QSL9
Gross Power
320 kw
232 kw
Gross Power
320 kw
232 kw
Net Power
339 kw
219 kw
Net Power
339 kw
219 kw
Engine Power
429 HP
315 HP
Engine Power
429 HP
315 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
12800 cc
15681 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
1450 Nm
Max Torque
2071 Nm
1450 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
56300 kg
47100 kg
Operating Weight
56300 kg
47100 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
44800 kg
Machine Weight
56300 kg
44800 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
12010 kg
7500 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
63.5 kg
78 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
720 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
832 L/min
720 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
338 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
590 litres
310 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
11100 mm
Max Digging Depth
6870 mm
11100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
9200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5830 mm
9200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
16500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11140 mm
16500 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
7700 mm
Max Dumping Height
7050 mm
7700 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
10070 mm
Max Cutting Height
10900 mm
10070 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
3350 mm
3350 mm
Arm Length
3350 mm
3350 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
287 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
267 kN
287 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
236 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
227 kN
236 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
705 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
680 litres
705 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
270 litres
310 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
38 litres
Cooling System Capacity
66 litres
38 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
55 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
18 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
32 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
32 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2800 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4040 mm
Track Length on Ground
5580 mm
4040 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
495 mm
Ground Clearance
735 mm
495 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
3670 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3880 mm
3670 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
tracked undercarriage (steel grouser shoes) with grease track tensioning — standard robust crawler design for heavy hydraulic excavators
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease track tensioning and multiple rollers per side
tracked undercarriage (steel grouser shoes) with grease track tensioning — standard robust crawler design for heavy hydraulic excavators
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11760 mm
11900 mm
Overall Length
11760 mm
11900 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3440 mm
Overall Width
3900 mm
3440 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
3540 mm
Overall Height
4340 mm
3540 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
3415 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
4.010 m
4 m
Boom Height
4.010 m
4 m
Track Width
900 mm
600 mm
Track Width
900 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
372 kN
Drawbar Pull
350 kN
372 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
4.2 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
1.9 - 3.1
Bucket Options
4.1/4.2
1.9 - 3.1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Rock breaker, ripper, clamshell, auger
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker Auger Grapple
Rock breaker, ripper, clamshell, auger
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
Multi-function LCD monitor
Display Type
Digital/co-pilot optional
Multi-function LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Air-suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Ergonomic/adjustable
Air-suspension adjustable seat
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
73 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 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.
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
Pros
- Competitive price in its class (~₹1.17 – 1.20 Cr range) — often lower than some rivals (e.g., Kobelco SK520XDLC)
- Large fuel tank (705 L) for extended operation without frequent refills
- Decent hydraulic flow (~720 L/min) for heavy work and attachments
