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Volvo EC650 VS Kobelco SK30SR Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Model
Volvo EC650
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Gross Power
284 kw
18.1 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
270 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
270 kw
18.1 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
24 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
24 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1331 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1331 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1850 Nm
79.4 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
79.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
3570 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
3570 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
3410 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
3410 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1209 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1209 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
29.9 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
29.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
44.8 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
44.8 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
23 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
23 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2800 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2360 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3420 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3420 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4800 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4800 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.820 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.820 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
27.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
27.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
19.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
19.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
20.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
20.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1700 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
4730 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
4730 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2510 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.510 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.510 m
Track Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Width
800 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
8.4 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
8.4 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
38.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
38.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
0.11 – 0.12
Bucket Options
3.8
0.11 – 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Color LCD
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Color LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
60 A
Alternator Output
120 A
60 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
No
Telematics
No
No
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.
Kobelco SK30SR
Pros
- Zero/short tail swing improves maneuverability in tight spaces (urban sites, trenches).
- Good reach and depth for its class (~5 m reach, ~2.8 m dig depth).
- Robust Yanmar diesel engine with reliable power for consistent performance.
