Volvo EC550EL vs. Komatsu PC400-8 Large excavators Comparison

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Comparison

Highlight differences

Volvo EC550 Large excavators

EC550EL

Komatsu PC400 Large excavators

PC400-8

General

Engine model

Engine model D13E

Engine model Komatsu SAA6D125E-5

Operating weight

Operating weight 56,400 kg

Operating weight 42,800 kg

Max digging depth

Max digging depth 7,600 mm

Max digging depth 6,845 mm

Max dump height

Max dump height 7.8 m

Max dump height 7,070 mm

Boom length

Boom length 7 m

Boom length 7.06 m

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity 3.6 m3

Bucket capacity 2.8 cu m

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 5.4 kph

Max speed forward 5.5 kph

Max digging reach

Max digging reach 12,180 mm

Max digging reach 11,080 mm

Bucket width

Bucket width -

Bucket width 1,676 mm

Gradeability

Gradeability -

Gradeability 35 º

Years

Years 2021-2024

Years 2007-2014

Market Average

Market Average AED 1,800,000

Market Average AED 900,000

Price

Price AED 1,375,000

Price AED 500,000

Engine

Displacement

Displacement 12,800 cm3

Displacement 11,042 cu cm

Max torque

Max torque 2,200 Nm

Max torque -

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders 6

Number of cylinders -

Net power

Net power 320.66 kw

Net power -

Emissions

Emissions Tier 4

Emissions -

Gross power

Gross power -

Gross power 270 kw

Operational specifications

Swing speed

Swing speed 9.4 rpm

Swing speed 9 rpm

Arm crowding force

Arm crowding force 213 kN

Arm crowding force 200 kN

Undercarriage

Drawbar Pull

Drawbar Pull 350 kN

Drawbar Pull 330 kN

Track width

Track width 300 mm

Track width 60 cm

Track length

Track length -

Track length 4.02 m

Attachments

Bucket digging force

Bucket digging force 308 kN

Bucket digging force 256 kN

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 680 liter

Fuel cap 650 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 248 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

Engine oil cap -

Engine oil cap 38 liter

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab -

Height - top of cab 3.285 m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap -

Pump flow cap 690 lpm

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure -

Relief valve pressure 373 bar

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Volvo EC550EL Large excavators excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 56400 compared to other models like the Komatsu PC400-8 Large excavators.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Volvo EC550EL Large excavators for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the Komatsu PC400-8 Large excavators.