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Volvo L220H VS JCB 437-4 Comparison

Volvo L220H

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JCB 437-4

JCB 437-4

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Volvo L220H

Volvo L220H

280L

JCB 437-4

JCB 437-4

45L

Engine

Model
Volvo D13J / D13F
JCB ecoMax 448
Engine Make
Volvo
JCB
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-Stroke Diesel
Gross Power
280 HP
108 HP
Net Power
279 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
273 HP
145 HP
Engine Displacement
12800 L
4880 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
1400 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + Charge Air Cooler
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Stage V
CEV Stage IV
Max Torque
2276 Nm
560 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift / Power Shift
Automatic Power Shift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Hydraulic torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power Shift gearbox
4-speed forward / 3-speed reverse
Differential Type
Limited slip differential
Limited slip differential

Hydraulic System

System Type
Load‑sensing hydrostatic hydraulics
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
270 L/min
176 L/min
System Pressure
310 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
270 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
310 bar
250 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet disc brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied / Hydraulic
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
37 deg
40 deg

Axle & Final Drive

Front Axle Type
Planetary reduction axle
Heavy-duty planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
15 deg
10.5 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary final drive

Speed

Top Forward Speed
45 km/h
33 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
30 km/h
23 km/h

Dimensions

Overall Length
9390 mm
7510 mm
Overall Width
3150 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3710 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
3710 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3740 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
3700 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
520 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
3150 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2250 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7935 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
7935 mm
6040 mm
Tyre Size
29.5 R25
17.5 × 25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
4.3 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3400 mm
2580 mm
Payload
10000 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
25140 kg
9090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
21000 kg
7090 kg
Max Breakout Force
244 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3000 mm
2700 mm
Dumping Reach
1470 mm
1000 mm
Max Dump Angle
48 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
42 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4650 mm
3830 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
4.3
2.2
Bucket Width
3400
2580

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital full‑color / LCD
Digital LCD display
Seat Type
Air suspension operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
75 db(A)
75 db(A)

Electrical System

Battery
24 V / 2 × 170 Ah V/Ah
24V / 100Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
80 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
GPS & Telematics
Yes
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
Yes
Yes
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours

Volvo L220H

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Pros

  • Powerful ~375 HP engine with high torque delivers strong loading and digging performance.
  • Wide bucket range (4.3–16 m³) allows flexibility across jobs — from general loading to heavy material handling.
  • Heavy‑duty tipping load (~21+ tons) provides stability and load‑carrying capacity.

JCB 437-4

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Pros

  • Strong engine performance with 145 HP for heavy loading tasks.
  • High tipping load (~7090 kg) increases productivity in material handling.
  • Efficient hydraulic system for smooth lift and control (176 L/min flow).