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Volvo L260H VS JCB 437-4 Comparison

Volvo L260H

Volvo L260H

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JCB 437-4

JCB 437-4

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Volvo L260H

Volvo L260H

550L

JCB 437-4

JCB 437-4

45L

Engine

Model
Volvo D13J
JCB ecoMax 448
Engine Make
Volvo
JCB
Engine Type
4‑stroke, turbocharged, charge‑air cooled diesel
4-Stroke Diesel
Gross Power
309 HP
108 HP
Net Power
305 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
309 HP
145 HP
Engine Displacement
12780 L
4880 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
4 nos
Rated RPM
1300 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Variable Geometry Turbo + CAC
Turbocharged
Emission Standard
Tier 4F / Stage V
CEV Stage IV
Max Torque
2600 Nm
560 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Power Train

Transmission Type
Powershift (Volvo PowerShift)
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 hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
300 L/min
176 L/min
System Pressure
320 bar
250 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
300 L/min
176 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
320 bar
250 bar

Brakes & Steering

Service Brake Type
Wet multi‑disc hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
38 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 gear
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
9800 mm
7510 mm
Overall Width
3220 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
3900 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Cab
3850 mm
3260 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3890 mm
3300 mm
Wheel Base
4000 mm
3000 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
600 mm
380 mm
Width Over Tyres
3220 mm
2400 mm
Wheel Tread
2550 mm
1850 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
8200 mm
5920 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8200 mm
6040 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
17.5 × 25

Performance

Bucket Capacity
10.2 Cu.m
2.2 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3400 mm
2580 mm
Payload
10000 kg
4500 kg
Static Tipping Load
28000 kg
9090 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
23800 kg
7090 kg
Max Breakout Force
260 kN
120 kN
Dump Height
3300 mm
2700 mm
Dumping Reach
1400 mm
1000 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
48 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
3830 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
120 mm

Service Refill Capacities

Bucket Capacity
10.2
2.2
Bucket Width
3400
2580

Cabin & Controls

ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD / Color display
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
100 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 L260H

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Pros

  • 415 HP engine delivers strong performance for heavy loading and rehandling
  • Bucket capacity up to ~10 m³ and tipping load ~23.8 t make it ideal for quarry
  • Built with Volvo’s proven drivetrain, hydraulics, and structural components for heavy‑duty long‑term operations.

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).