SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo EC360LC vs Caterpillar 229
A detailed comparison of the Volvo EC360LC and the Caterpillar 229. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo EC360LC137 kW (184 HP)
Caterpillar 229134 kW (180 HP)
Weight
Volvo EC360LC36800 kg (81130 lbs)
Caterpillar 22931510 kg (69468 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EC360LC36800 kg (81130 lbs)
Caterpillar 22931510 kg (69468 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo EC360LC Mid-Size Excavators | Caterpillar 229 Mid-Size Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Mid-Size Excavator | Mid-Size Excavator |
| Weight | 36800 kg (81130 lbs) | 31510 kg (69468 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 137 kW (184 HP) | 134 kW (180 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 664 cm (262 in.) | 732 cm (288 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 664 cm (262 in.) | 732 cm (288 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 682.8 cm (268.8 in.) | 670.6 cm (264.0 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1005.8 cm (396.0 in.) | 1075.9 cm (423.6 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 579.1 cm (228.0 in.) | 457.2 cm (180.0 in.) |
| Overall Length | 1072.9 cm (422.4 in.) | 1103.4 cm (434.4 in.) |
| Track Length | 5120.6 cm (2016.0 in.) | 5425.4 cm (2136.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 426.7 cm (168.0 in.) | 454.2 cm (178.8 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 1.5 m2 (2.0 cu yds) | — |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 1.9 m2 (2.5 cu yds) | — |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.5 m2 (2.0 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 51.8 cm (20.4 in.) | 57.9 cm (22.8 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 338.3 cm (133.2 in.) | 292.6 cm (115.2 in.) |
| Overall Width | 335.3 cm (132.0 in.) | 347.5 cm (136.8 in.) |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | M11-C | 3208 |
| Net Power | 137 kW (184 HP) | 134 kW (180 HP) |
| Gross Power | 148 kw (198 hp) | 142.7 kW (191.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 560 LPM (148 GPM) | 458 LPM (121 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 500.1 l (132.1 gal) | 575.0 l (151.9 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4975 psi) | 262 Bar (3800 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 36800 kg (81130 lbs) | 31510 kg (69468 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.5 km (2.8 mph) | 2.9 km (1.8 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 9.5 RPM | — |
| Cab Height | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) | 338.3 cm (133.2 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | 1177.1 Nm (868.2 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 49.2 l (13.0 gal) | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 565.2 l (149.3 gal) | 246.1 l (65.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) | 28.8 l (7.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 34.1 l (9.0 gal) | 12.5 l (3.3 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24 V |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | — |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 9 | — |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 50 | 47 |
| Displacement | 10800.7 cc (659 cu. in.) | 10400.9 cc (635 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | 71.1 cm (28.0 in.) |
| Max Cutting Height | 1002.8 cm (394.8 in.) | 941.8 cm (370.8 in.) |
| Alternator | 50 A | 35 A |
| Track Gauge | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) | 265.2 cm (104.4 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) | 125.0 cm (49.2 in.) |
| Torque Power | 1300 RPM | — |
| Drawbar Pull | — | 23.945 kg (52790 lbs) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.