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Volvo EC480D vs Liebherr R946 LITRONIC

A detailed comparison of the Volvo EC480D and the Liebherr R946 LITRONIC. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Volvo EC480D48300 kg (106483 lbs)
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EC480D48300 kg (106483 lbs)
Liebherr R946 LITRONIC47800 kg (105380 lbs)
SpecificationVolvo EC480DVolvo EC480DLarge ExcavatorsLiebherr R946 LITRONICLiebherr R946 LITRONICLarge Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight48300 kg (106483 lbs)47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Horsepower260 kW (348 HP)—
Digging Depth683 cm (269 in.)—
Max Digging Depth683 cm (269 in.)—
Max Loading Height755.9 cm (297.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground1109.5 cm (436.8 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth618.7 cm (243.6 in.)—
Overall Length1213.1 cm (477.6 in.)—
Track Length5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.)—
Length of Track on Ground438.9 cm (172.8 in.)—
Reference Bucket Capacity3.2 m2 (4.2 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds)
Ground Clearance57.9 cm (22.8 in.)—
Tail Swing Radius381.0 cm (150.0 in.)—
Overall Width365.8 cm (144.0 in.)—
Engine MakeVolvoLiebherr
Engine ModelD13HD936 A7
Net Power260 kW (348 HP)223 kw (299 hp)
Gross Power268 kw (360 hp)—
Rated Power1800 RPM1800 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity715 LPM (189.2 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity525.0 l (138.7 gal)590 l (156 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure353 Bar (5120 psi)—
Operating Weight48300 kg (106483 lbs)47800 kg (105380 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.1 km (3.2 mph)6.0 km (3.7 mph)
Swing Speed8.8 RPM8.7 RPM
Cab Height329.2 cm (129.6 in.)—
AspirationTurbocharged with intercooled—
Max Torque1800.1 Nm (1327.7 ft-lbs)1970.0 Nm (1453.0 ft-lbs)
Cooling Capacity60.2 l (15.9 gal)—
Fuel Capacity685.2 l (181.0 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity42.0 l (11.1 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24V
Ground Pressure71.7 kPa (10.4 psi)—
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side22
Number of Track Rollers per Side99
Number of Shoes per Side52—
Displacement12798.3 cc (781 cu. in.)10487.7 cc (640 cu. in.)
Shoe Size70.1 cm (27.6 in.)—
Max Cutting Height1097.3 cm (432.0 in.)—
Alternator80 A28 V / 100 A
Track Gauge274.3 cm (108.0 in.)—
Removal Counterweight Clearance128.0 cm (50.4 in.)—
Torque Power1400 RPM1000 RPM
Drawbar Pull34.006 kg (74970 lbs)37.016 kg (81606 lbs)
Emission—Tier 4 Final
Cooling system—water-cooled
Stroke—15.0 cm (5.9 in)
Bore—12.2 cm (4.8 in)
Air cleaner—Dry-type

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