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Volvo EC650 VS CAT 320C Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
CAT 320C
₹ 15 L - 17 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
CAT 320C
₹15L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
CAT 320C
From ₹ 15 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Cat 3066 T
Model
Volvo EC650
Cat 3066 T
Gross Power
284 kw
107 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
107 kw
Net Power
270 kw
103 kw
Net Power
270 kw
103 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
138 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
138 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
6.37 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
6.37 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1,800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1,800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
US EPA Tier 2 / EU Stage II
Emission Standard
BS IV
US EPA Tier 2 / EU Stage II
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
19700 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
19700 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
20,870 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
20,870 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
4,120 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
4,120 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
63 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
63 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Dual piston pumps (load sensing)
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Dual piston pumps (load sensing)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
205 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
205 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
41 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
41 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
6620 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
6620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
8390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
8390 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
7000 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
8580 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
8580 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
146 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
146 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
320 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
320 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
120 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3620 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3620 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
470 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
470 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
2 770 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
2 770 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel track shoes with rollers and grease tensioning) – standard crawler system for medium excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel track shoes with rollers and grease tensioning) – standard crawler system for medium excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
9390 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
9390 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
600 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
600 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
3.500 m
Track Width
800 mm
460 mm
Track Width
800 mm
460 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
3.5 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
3.5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
196 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
196 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
GP, HD, trenching buckets
Bucket Options
3.8
GP, HD, trenching buckets
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Hydraulic hammer, grapple, ripper, auger
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Hydraulic hammer, grapple, ripper, auger
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Operator instrument panel
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Operator instrument panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V (2×12 V) V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V (2×12 V) V
Alternator Output
120 A
50 A
Alternator Output
120 A
50 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 320C
Pros
- Smooth & Powerful Performance
- Reliable & Durable
- Comfortable Operator Environment
