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Volvo EC50 vs Caterpillar 304C CR

A detailed comparison of the Volvo EC50 and the Caterpillar 304C CR. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Volvo EC5034 kW (45 HP)
Caterpillar 304C CR32 kW (43 HP)
Weight
Volvo EC504833 kg (10655 lbs)
Caterpillar 304C CR4919 kg (10844 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EC504833 kg (10655 lbs)
Caterpillar 304C CR4919 kg (10844 lbs)
SpecificationVolvo EC50Volvo EC50Mini ExcavatorsCaterpillar 304C CRCaterpillar 304C CRMini Excavators
Excavator TypeMini ExcavatorMini Excavator
Weight4833 kg (10655 lbs)4919 kg (10844 lbs)
Horsepower34 kW (45 HP)32 kW (43 HP)
Digging Depth372 cm (146 in.)332 cm (131 in.)
Max Digging Depth372 cm (146 in.)332 cm (131 in.)
Max Loading Height359.7 cm (141.6 in.)368.8 cm (145.2 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground560.8 cm (220.8 in.)548.6 cm (216.0 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth292.6 cm (115.2 in.)243.8 cm (96.0 in.)
Overall Length518.2 cm (204.0 in.)518.2 cm (204.0 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity0.2 m2 (0.2 cu yds)—
Max Bucket Capacity0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds)—
Min Bucket Capacity0.1 m2 (0.1 cu yds)—
Ground Clearance39.6 cm (15.6 in.)36.6 cm (14.4 in.)
Tail Swing Radius158.5 cm (62.4 in.)106.7 cm (42.0 in.)
Overall Width185.9 cm (73.2 in.)198.1 cm (78.0 in.)
Net Power34 kW (45 HP)32 kW (43 HP)
Gross Power35.9 kW (48.1 HP)31 kw (42 hp)
Rated Power2500 RPM2400 RPM
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity102 LPM (27.1 GPM)117 LPM (31.4 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity70.0 l (18.5 gal)78.0 l (20.6 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure250 Bar (3626 psi)245 Bar (3553 psi)
Operating Weight4833 kg (10655 lbs)4919 kg (10844 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.1 km (3.2 mph)4.5 km (2.8 mph)
Swing Speed10 RPM9 RPM
Cab Height253.0 cm (99.6 in.)256.0 cm (100.8 in.)
Max Torque139.1 Nm (102.6 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)11.4 l (3.0 gal)
Fuel Capacity80.3 l (21.2 gal)72.3 l (19.1 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)7.2 l (1.9 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 12 VOperating Voltage 12 V
Ground Pressure32.4 kPa (4.7 psi)—
Number of Track Rollers per Side4—
Displacement2217.2 cc (135 cu. in.)2507.2 cc (153 cu. in.)
Shoe Size40.1 cm (15.8 in.)40.6 cm (16.0 in.)
No of Cylinders44
Max Cutting Height506.0 cm (199.2 in.)530.4 cm (208.8 in.)
Alternator55 A50 A
Track Gauge146.3 cm (57.6 in.)158.5 cm (62.4 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance70.1 cm (27.6 in.)61.0 cm (24.0 in.)
Torque Power2050 RPM—
Engine Make—Mitsubishi
Engine Model—S4Q2
Stroke—10.4 cm (4.1 in)
Bore—8.9 cm (3.5 in)

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