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Volvo EC650 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹ 27 L - 29 L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹27L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Model
Volvo EC650
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Gross Power
284 kw
21.1 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
21.1 kw
Net Power
270 kw
21 kw
Net Power
270 kw
21 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
28.8 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 II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
1850 Nm
105.5 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
105.5 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
3650 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
3650 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
540 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
540 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2790 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4750 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4750 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3310 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
3310 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4420 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
4420 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1170 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1170 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
27.2 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
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
7.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
7.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
1.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
1.1 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
1670 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1670 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
280 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
2090 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
2090 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
4450 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
4450 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.510 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
1.510 m
Track Width
800 mm
300 mm
Track Width
800 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
26 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
26 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
0.04 - 0.09
Bucket Options
3.8
0.04 - 0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
97 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
97 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
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
Pros
- Zero‑tail swing design — ideal for tight/urban work spaces.
- Efficient small‑diesel engine with good torque for its class (~28–29 hp).
- Multiple boom/arm options for deeper reach or higher cutting height.