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Volvo EC650 VS Tata Hitachi NX 30 Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Model
Volvo EC650
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Gross Power
284 kw
20.4 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
20.4 kw
Net Power
270 kw
19.7 kw
Net Power
270 kw
19.7 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1850 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
2900 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
2900 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
23 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
23 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
171 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
171 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
67 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
67 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
34 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
34 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2625 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2625 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1862 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
1862 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4428 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4428 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2666 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2666 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
3922 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
3922 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
32 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
3.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
6.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1490 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1490 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
268 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
268 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
980 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
980 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
4150 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2527 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2527 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.561 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
2.561 m
Track Width
800 mm
280 mm
Track Width
800 mm
280 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
29.3 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
0.04–0.07
Bucket Options
3.8
0.04–0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Standard monitor
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspended adjustable
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspended adjustable
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
80 A
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
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.
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
