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Volvo L120H VS SANY SW956E Super Comparison

Volvo L120H

Volvo L120H

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SANY SW956E Super

SANY SW956E Super

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Volvo L120H

Volvo L120H

320L

SANY SW956E Super

SANY SW956E Super

169L

Engine

Model
Volvo D8J
PMSM
Engine Make
Volvo
Sany
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
Fully electric drive motor
Gross Power
203 HP
240 HP
Net Power
199 HP
120 HP
Engine Power
276 HP
160 HP
Engine Displacement
7500 L
NA L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
NA nos
Rated RPM
1600 rpm
NA rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged with intercooler
NA
Emission Standard
Tier 4 Final / Stage V
Zero emissions
Max Torque
1250 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric

Power Train

Transmission Type
Automatic Power Shift
Electric direct drive
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Lock-up torque converter
NA
Gear Box Type
Volvo HTE 200
Single-speed reduction
Differential Type
Automatic differential lock
Limited-slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Electro-hydraulic load-sensing system
Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
260 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
280 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
230 L/min
260 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
280 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet multi-disc hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic wet disc + regenerative braking
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied, electrically released
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Volvo AWB 40
Heavy-duty drive axle
Rear Axle Type
Volvo AWB 40
Oscillating drive axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
12 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drives

Speed

Top Forward Speed
40 km/h
40 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
26 km/h
25 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
7300 mm
8200 mm
Overall Width
2870 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3450 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
NA mm
Wheel Base
3400 mm
3300 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
440 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2870 mm
2800 mm
Wheel Tread
2240 mm
2200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
5800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6800 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 R25
23.5 R25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
3.6 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3000 mm
3000 mm
Payload
6000 kg
5800 kg
Static Tipping Load
15000 kg
14000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
12500 kg
12500 kg
Max Breakout Force
175 kN
170 kN
Dump Height
2700 mm
3300 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1100 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
4100 mm
Max Digging Depth
100 mm
100 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
3.6
3.2
Bucket Width
3000
3000

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multifunction display
Digital touchscreen display
Seat Type
Adjustable air-suspension operator seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
69 db(A)
80 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24V (2 × 12V 140Ah) V/Ah
High-voltage lithium-ion (~282 kWh) V/Ah
Alternator Output
120 A
NA A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
4000 Hours
3000 Hours

Volvo L120H

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Pros

  • Produces around 275 HP, suitable for quarry, mining, and heavy material loading.
  • Large 2.6–9.5 m³ bucket increases productivity and reduces loading cycles.
  • Around 12.5 tons tipping load, enabling stable lifting of heavy materials.

SANY SW956E Super

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Pros

  • Saves huge fuel costs vs diesel loaders
  • Smooth acceleration and faster response
  • Zero emissions, no exhaust fumes