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Volvo EC650 VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Kubota D902
Model
Volvo EC650
Kubota D902
Gross Power
284 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
270 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
270 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
1850 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
3640 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
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.340 m
Track Width
800 mm
230 mm
Track Width
800 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
3.8
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
High‑back suspension 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
40 A
Alternator Output
120 A
40 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
