SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 450E vs Volvo EL70C
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 450E and the Volvo EL70C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 450E102.2 kW (137 HP)
Volvo EL70C90.0 kW (120.7 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 450E10949.7 kg (24140 lbs)
Volvo EL70C10890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 450E10949.7 kg (24140 lbs)
Volvo EL70C10890.7 kg (24010 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 450E Backhoe Loaders | Volvo EL70C Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 102.2 kW (137 HP) | 90.0 kW (120.7 HP) |
| Weight | 10949.7 kg (24140 lbs) | 10890.7 kg (24010 lbs) |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit | Powershift |
| Pump Capacity | 194.2 LPM (51.3 GPM) | 170.3 LPM (45 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3569.8 kg (7870 lbs) | 3365.7 kg (7420 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| Engine Model | C4.4 | TD 48 GAE |
| Gross Power | 102.2 kW (137 HP) | 90.0 kW (120.7 HP) |
| Net Power | 93.2 kW (125 HP) | 88.1 kW (118.1 HP) |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4391.7 cc (268 cu in) | 4801.4 cc (293 cu in) |
| Bore | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | — |
| Stroke | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 172.4 kg (380 lbs) | 154.2 kg (340 lbs) |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.28000000000000003 | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | 24 V |
| Fuel Capacity | 145.4 l (38.4 gal) | 255.1 l (67.4 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | 12.1 l (3.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 25.7 l (6.8 gal) | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) | 115.1 l (30.4 gal) |
| Hydraulic Oil Capacity | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 21.2 l (5.6 gal) | 27.3 l (7.2 gal) |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 11.0 l (2.9 gal) | 22.7 l (6 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 18.9 l (5 gal) | 22.7 l (6 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic, Hand Metering Unit | Volvo BM HT90 powershift transmission |
| Steering Type | Ackerman | — |
| Brake System | Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multiple disc | — |
| Cab - Sound | ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB | — |
| Exterior Sound | SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB | — |
| No Of Forward Gears | 5 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 40.2 km/h (25 mph) | 44.1 km/h (27.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 27.4 km/h (17 mph) | 25.6 km/h (15.9 mph) |
| Pump Type | Variable-flow, axial piston, secondary gear | Two axial-flow piston pumps |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 194.2 LPM (51.3 GPM) | 170.3 LPM (45 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 262.0 bar (3800 psi) | 225.0 bar (3263 psi) |
| System Pressure (Loader) | 244.8 bar (3550 psi) | — |
| System Pressure (Backhoe) | 262.0 bar (3800 psi) | — |
| Circuit Type | Closed center, load sensing | — |
| Dig Depth | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | 8051.3 kg (17750 lbs) | 4209.3 kg (9280 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 8051.3 kg (17750 lbs) | 3120.7 kg (6880 lbs) |
| Stick Dig Force | 5343.3 kg (11780 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 518.2 cm (204 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Dump Reach At Maximum Angle (Single Tilt) | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 792.5 cm (312 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Bucket Rotation | 198 ° | — |
| Stick Lift | 3810.2 kg (8400 lbs) | — |
| Loading Reach | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3569.8 kg (7870 lbs) | 3365.7 kg (7420 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 2658.0 kg (5860 lbs) | 1374.4 kg (3030 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | 1487.8 kg (3280 lbs) | 907.2 kg (2000 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 10949.7 kg (24140 lbs) | 10890.7 kg (24010 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.3 m³ (1.75 cu yds) | 1.5 m³ (1.97 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.8 cm (8 ft) | 249.9 cm (98.4 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 5161.9 kg (11380 lbs) | 7330.0 kg (16160 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 640.1 cm (252 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Overall Length | 792.5 cm (312 in) | 823.0 cm (324 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Turning Radius | 823.0 cm (324 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Front | 15-19.5, 12 PR | — |
| Rear | 21 L-24, R4 18 PR | — |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Power Measured | — | 2000 RPM |
| Torque Measured | — | 1350 RPM |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 60 A |
| Ground Clearance | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
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