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Volvo EC650 VS JCB 30PLUS Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Model
Volvo EC650
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Gross Power
284 kw
18.4 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
18.4 kw
Net Power
270 kw
16.5 kw
Net Power
270 kw
16.5 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1496 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1496 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1850 Nm
96 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
96 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
2870 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
2870 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1211 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1211 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
39.2 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
39.2 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
235 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
235 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
71 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
71 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
59 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
59 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
3050 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
3050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3220 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3220 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4495 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4495 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.130 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.130 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
17 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
17 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
56 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
8.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
8.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
2.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
2.3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1 252 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1 252 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1 440 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1 440 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
270 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
270 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1220 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
1220 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
4080 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
4080 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2400 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.423 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.423 m
Track Width
800 mm
250 mm
Track Width
800 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.9 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.9 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.6 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
25 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
25 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
0.023 - 0.076
Bucket Options
3.8
0.023 - 0.076
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
7 INCH LCD
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
7 INCH LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Static seat with cushion
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Static seat with cushion
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
65 A
Alternator Output
120 A
65 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.
JCB 30PLUS
Pros
- Compact & maneuverable: Great for urban jobs and restricted sites.
- Strong bucket & arm forces: Designed to deliver efficient digging and material handling.
- Good reach: ~4.77 m reach is competitive for mini excavators.
