SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Volvo EC480D Large Excavators | Liebherr R946 LITRONIC Large Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Large Excavator | Large Excavator |
| Weight | 48300 kg (106483 lbs) | 47800 kg (105380 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 260 kW (348 HP) | — |
| Digging Depth | 683 cm (269 in.) | — |
| Max Digging Depth | 683 cm (269 in.) | — |
| Max Loading Height | 755.9 cm (297.6 in.) | — |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 1109.5 cm (436.8 in.) | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 618.7 cm (243.6 in.) | — |
| Overall Length | 1213.1 cm (477.6 in.) | — |
| Track Length | 5242.6 cm (2064.0 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 438.9 cm (172.8 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 3.2 m2 (4.2 cu yds) | — |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds) | 3.1 m2 (4.0 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 57.9 cm (22.8 in.) | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | 381.0 cm (150.0 in.) | — |
| Overall Width | 365.8 cm (144.0 in.) | — |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Liebherr |
| Engine Model | D13H | D936 A7 |
| Net Power | 260 kW (348 HP) | 223 kw (299 hp) |
| Gross Power | 268 kw (360 hp) | — |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 715 LPM (189.2 GPM) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 525.0 l (138.7 gal) | 590 l (156 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 353 Bar (5120 psi) | — |
| Operating Weight | 48300 kg (106483 lbs) | 47800 kg (105380 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 5.1 km (3.2 mph) | 6.0 km (3.7 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 8.8 RPM | 8.7 RPM |
| Cab Height | 329.2 cm (129.6 in.) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with intercooled | — |
| Max Torque | 1800.1 Nm (1327.7 ft-lbs) | 1970.0 Nm (1453.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | 60.2 l (15.9 gal) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 685.2 l (181.0 gal) | — |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 42.0 l (11.1 gal) | — |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | Operating Voltage 24V |
| Ground Pressure | 71.7 kPa (10.4 psi) | — |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | 9 | 9 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | 52 | — |
| Displacement | 12798.3 cc (781 cu. in.) | 10487.7 cc (640 cu. in.) |
| Shoe Size | 70.1 cm (27.6 in.) | — |
| Max Cutting Height | 1097.3 cm (432.0 in.) | — |
| Alternator | 80 A | 28 V / 100 A |
| Track Gauge | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | — |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | 128.0 cm (50.4 in.) | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drawbar Pull | 34.006 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 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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