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Volvo EC650 VS CAT 305.5E Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Volvo EC650
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
284 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
270 kw
32.9 kw
Net Power
270 kw
32.9 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage III
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage III
Max Torque
1850 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
5,423 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
5,423 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
5000 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
5000 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
31.0 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
31.0 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
137 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
137 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2,210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2,210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3,835 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3,835 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
27 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
27 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2,540 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2,540 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
3 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
3 m
Track Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Width
800 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
40 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
40 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
0.22
Bucket Options
3.8
0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Standard operator display
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Standard operator display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension/comfort seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension/comfort seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Volvo EC650
Pros
- Large bucket capacity (~3.2–4.4 m³) suitable for heavy earthmoving and quarry work.
- Robust undercarriage and planetary final drives typical of large Volvo excavators of the era.
- Older EC650 machines often have durable components and parts that can be sourced in secondary markets.
CAT 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
