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Volvo EC480DL vs. Volvo EC550EL Large excavators Comparison

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Volvo EC480 Large excavators

Volvo EC550 Large excavators

Operational specifications
Arm crowding force 174 kN
Arm crowding force 213 kN
Swing speed 8.8 rpm
Swing speed 9.4 rpm
Years 2011-2017
Years 2021-2024
Market Average AED 450,000
Market Average AED 1,800,000
Price AED 245,000
Price AED 1,375,000
General
Boom length 7 m
Boom length 7 m
Bucket capacity 3.8 cu m
Bucket capacity 3.6 cu m
Bucket digging force 251 kN
Bucket digging force 308 kN
Bucket width 1,700 mm
Bucket width -
Displacement 12,800 cu cm
Displacement 12,800 cu cm
Engine model Volvo D13H turbo
Engine model D13E
Gradeability 35 ยบ
Gradeability -
Max digging depth 9,200 mm
Max digging depth 7,600 mm
Max digging reach 13,260 mm
Max digging reach 12,180 mm
Max dump height 7.96 mm
Max dump height 7.8 mm
Max speed forward 5.1 kph
Max speed forward 5.4 kph
Operating weight 53,100 kg
Operating weight 56,400 kg
Max torque -
Max torque 2,200 Nm
Undercarriage
Drawbar Pull 333 kN
Drawbar Pull 350 kN
Track length 5.37 m
Track length -
Track width 60 cm
Track width 300 cm
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 42 liter
Engine oil cap -
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 685 liter
Fuel cap 680 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 270 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
Engine
Gross power 265 kw
Gross power -
Number of cylinders -
Number of cylinders 6
Net power -
Net power 320.66 kw
Emissions -
Emissions Tier 4
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 3.26 m
Height - top of cab -
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 716 lpm
Pump flow cap -
Relief valve pressure 353 bar
Relief valve pressure -

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Volvo EC480DL Large excavators excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 53100 compared to other models like the Volvo EC550EL Large excavators.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Volvo EC480DL Large excavators for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Volvo EC550EL Large excavators.

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