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Cat 345B LME Series II vs. Volvo EC480DL Large excavators Comparison

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Cat 345 Large excavators

Volvo EC480 Large excavators

Operational specifications
Arm crowding force 198 kN
Arm crowding force 174 kN
Swing speed 8.6 rpm
Swing speed 8.8 rpm
Years 2002-2005
Years 2011-2017
Market Average AED 420,000
Market Average AED 450,000
Price AED 187,500
Price AED 245,000
General
Boom length 6.55 m
Boom length 7 m
Bucket capacity 2.5 cu m
Bucket capacity 3.8 cu m
Bucket digging force 235 kN
Bucket digging force 251 kN
Bucket width 1,500 mm
Bucket width 1,700 mm
Displacement 10,300 cu cm
Displacement 12,800 cu cm
Engine model CAT 3176C ATAAC
Engine model Volvo D13H turbo
Gradeability 35 º
Gradeability 35 º
Max digging depth 7,200 mm
Max digging depth 9,200 mm
Max digging reach 11,290 mm
Max digging reach 13,260 mm
Max dump height 7,210 mm
Max dump height 7.96 mm
Max speed forward 4.4 kph
Max speed forward 5.1 kph
Operating weight 48,960 kg
Operating weight 53,100 kg
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 331 kN
Drawbar Pull 333 kN
Track length 5.37 m
Track length 5.37 m
Track width 60 cm
Track width 60 cm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 30 liter
Engine oil cap 42 liter
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 720 liter
Fuel cap 685 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 520 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 270 liter
Engine
Gross power 257 kw
Gross power 265 kw
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 3.66 m
Height - top of cab 3.26 m
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 720 lpm
Pump flow cap 716 lpm
Relief valve pressure 343 bar
Relief valve pressure 353 bar

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat 345B LME Series II Large excavators excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 48960 compared to other models like the Volvo EC480DL Large excavators.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat 345B LME Series II Large excavators for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Volvo EC480DL Large excavators.

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