SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo EC460B LC vs Caterpillar 235C
A detailed comparison of the Volvo EC460B LC and the Caterpillar 235C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo EC460B LC170 kW (228 HP)
Caterpillar 235C186 kW (250 HP)
Weight
Volvo EC460B LC44500 kg (98106 lbs)
Caterpillar 235C42140 kg (92903 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EC460B LC44500 kg (98106 lbs)
Caterpillar 235C42140 kg (92903 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo EC460B LC Large Excavators | Caterpillar 235C Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 44500 kg (98106 lbs) | 42140 kg (92903 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 170 kW (228 HP) | 186 kW (250 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 640 cm (252 in.) | 808 cm (318 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 640 cm (252 in.) | 808 cm (318 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 701.0 cm (276.0 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1066.8 cm (420.0 in.) | 1088.1 cm (428.4 in.) |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 582.2 cm (229.2 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1158.2 cm (456.0 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.) | 6035.0 cm (2376.0 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 438.9 cm (172.8 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 2.1 m2 (2.7 cu yds) | — |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 3.8 m2 (5.0 cu yds) | — |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 1.8 m2 (2.3 cu yds) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 57.9 cm (22.8 in.) | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | 374.9 cm (147.6 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 335.3 cm (132.0 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | D12C | 3306 |
| Net Power | 170 kW (228 HP) | 186 kW (250 HP) |
| Gross Power | 178 kw (239 hp) | 194.9 kW (261.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1900 RPM | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 689 LPM (182.3 GPM) | 696 LPM ((Wide Gauge Trencher) 184.4 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 525.0 l (138.7 gal) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 343 Bar (4975 psi) | 331 Bar (4800 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 44500 kg (98106 lbs) | 42140 kg (92903 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 4.8 km (3 mph) | 3.2 km (2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8.5 RPM | — |
| Cab Height | 326.1 cm (128.4 in.) | 341.4 cm (134.4 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Max Torque | 1549.0 Nm (1142.5 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 65.5 l (17.3 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 685.2 l (181.0 gal) | 492.1 l (130.0 gal) |
| Swing Drive Capacity | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 39.4 l (10.4 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Ground Pressure | 77.9 kPa (11.3 psi) | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | — |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 9 | — |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 52 | — |
| Displacement | 12400.1 cc (757 cu. in.) | 10500.8 cc (641 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 60.2 cm (23.7 in.) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1060.7 cm (417.6 in.) | 957.1 cm (376.8 in.) |
| Alternator | 55 A | — |
| Track Gauge | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 326.1 cm (128.4 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 128.0 cm (50.4 in.) | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Max Digging Reach | — | 835.2 cm (328.8 in.) |
| Upper Structure Ground Clearance | — | 112.8 cm (44.4 in.) |
| Backhoe Shoe Width | — | 3962.4 cm (1560.0 in.) |
| Loading Shovel Shoe Width | — | 548.6 cm (216.0 in.) |
| Backhoe Operating Weight(Shoe) | — | 42.140 kg (92902.9 lbs) |
| Loading Shovel Operating Weight | — | 12.010 kg (26477.6 lbs) |
| Backhoe Ground Pressure - Shoe | — | 60.7 kPa (8.8 psi) |
| Loading Shovel Ground Pressure | — | 103.4 kPa (15.0 psi) |
| Max Dumping Height | — | 634.0 cm (249.6 in.) |
| Drawbar Pull | — | 31.611 kg (69690.8 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.