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Volvo EC480E vs Volvo EC750E

The Volvo EC750E is about 51% heavier than the Volvo EC480E (74,400 vs 49,400 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Volvo EC750E has about 38% more engine power (385 kW (516 hp) vs 280 kW (375 hp)).

Volvo machine similar to the Volvo EC480E (related model may be pictured)
Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EC480E
Volvo EC750E
Volvo Construction Equipment Volvo EC750E
Operating weight 49,400 kg (108,900 lb)74,400 kg (164,000 lb)
Engine power 280 kW (375 hp)385 kW (516 hp)
Engine power ≈277–283 kW (371–380 hp), by market and model year516 hp (≈385 kW) gross
Max. digging depth ≈7.82 m (25 ft 8 in)7.21 m (23 ft 8 in)
Breakout force ≈230 kN (51,615 lbf)—
Engine Volvo D13J, 13 L, six cylinders—
Emissions US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV–VUS EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
Fuel tank ≈680 L (179.7 US gal)≈800 L (211 US gal)
Hydraulic tank ≈270 L (71.4 US gal)—
Max. digging reach —11.46 m (37 ft 7 in)
Breakout force (SAE J1179) —323 kN normal / 342 kN boost
Bucket capacity —3.3–5.16 m³ (4.3–6.75 yd³)
Engine model —Volvo D16, 16 L, six cylinders
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)
Tail swing radius —4.14 m (13 ft 7 in)
Strengths
  • + Strong 13-litre engine and heavy structure for quarry work
  • + Comfortable, quiet cab for long shifts
  • + Good fuel efficiency for its size
  • + Plenty of used machines available
  • + 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
  • − Replaced by the EC500 for new sales in many markets
  • − Heavy transport logistics
  • − Lower resale than the Cat 349 or Komatsu PC490LC-11
  • − 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.