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Caterpillar 395 vs Volvo EC750E

The Caterpillar 395 is about 26% heavier than the Volvo EC750E (94,100 vs 74,400 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 395 has about 5% more engine power (404 kW (542 hp) vs 385 kW (516 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Volvo Construction Equipment in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

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Caterpillar Caterpillar 395
Volvo EC750E
Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EC750E
Operating weight 94,100 kg (207,500 lb)74,400 kg (164,000 lb)
Engine power 404 kW (542 hp)385 kW (516 hp)
Net power (ISO 9249) 404 kW (542 hp)—
Max. digging depth 9.72 m (31 ft 11 in)7.21 m (23 ft 8 in)
Max. reach at ground level 14.72 m (48 ft 4 in)—
Bucket digging force (ISO) 383 kN (86,100 lbf)—
Bucket capacity 5.2 m³ (6.8 yd³) SD, reference configuration3.3–5.16 m³ (4.3–6.75 yd³)
Engine model Cat C18, 18.1 L (1,105 in³)Volvo D16, 16 L, six cylinders
Engine power (ISO 14396) 405 kW (543 hp)—
Emissions US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V / Korea Stage V / Japan 2014US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Main system max. flow (implement) 1,064 L/min (281 US gal/min)—
Max. pressure – equipment 37,000 kPa (5,366 psi)—
Max. pressure – swing 31,000 kPa (4,496 psi)—
Stick digging force (ISO) 305 kN (68,540 lbf)—
Max. swing torque 362 kN·m (267,333 lbf·ft)—
Max. cutting height 13.56 m (44 ft 6 in)—
Max. loading height 9.27 m (30 ft 5 in)—
Depth for 2.44 m (8 ft) level bottom 9.57 m (31 ft 5 in)—
Max. vertical wall digging depth 6.80 m (22 ft 4 in)—
Shipping length 15.12 m (49 ft 7 in)—
Shipping height (top of cab) 3.66 m (12 ft)—
Transport width 3.93 m (12 ft 11 in), undercarriage retracted, 900 mm shoes—
Tail swing radius 4.85 m (15 ft 11 in)4.14 m (13 ft 7 in)
Track length 6.13 m (20 ft 1 in)—
Boom options 7.25 m mass, 8.4 m GP, 10 m reach—
Fuel tank 1,219 L (322 US gal)≈800 L (211 US gal)
DEF tank 79 L (21 US gal)—
Hydraulic system / tank 742 L / 371 L (196 / 98 US gal)—
Engine oil 68 L (18 US gal)—
Engine power —516 hp (≈385 kW) gross
Max. digging reach —11.46 m (37 ft 7 in)
Breakout force (SAE J1179) —323 kN normal / 342 kN boost
Main pumps —2 variable axial piston pumps, ≈900 L/min (238 US gal/min) combined
Tear-out force (SAE J1179) —311 kN normal / 329 kN boost
Lifting capacity along undercarriage —30,760 kg (67,800 lb) at 6 m reach / 1.5 m height
Overall width —4.29 m (14 ft 1 in)
Strengths
  • + Largest Cat construction-class excavator: 383 kN bucket force, 1,064 L/min
  • + Loads 60–90 t haulers in few passes
  • + Big 1,219 L fuel tank — a full shift or more between refuels
  • + Next Gen technology: Grade 2D, E-fence, work tool tracking
  • + 52 °C high-ambient cooling and 4,500 m altitude capability
  • + Huge torque from the 16-litre Volvo D16
  • + Electro-hydraulic system with on-demand flow cuts losses
  • + Up to 5.16 m³ bucket after the latest upgrade
  • + Very high lifting capacity (30.8 t along undercarriage)
  • + Volvo cab comfort on a 75-tonne machine
Watch-outs
  • − Huge transport effort: multiple loads and permits
  • − High cost of ownership — needs constant high-volume work
  • − Large GET and undercarriage costs in rock
  • − 4.29 m wide — multi-load transport
  • − Smaller dealer presence than Cat in mining regions
  • − High ownership cost; needs high volumes
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Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.