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Volvo EC50 vs Caterpillar 305 CR

A detailed comparison of the Volvo EC50 and the Caterpillar 305 CR. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Volvo EC5034 kW (45 HP)
Caterpillar 305 CR31 kW (42 HP)
Weight
Volvo EC504833 kg (10655 lbs)
Caterpillar 305 CR4990 kg (11001 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EC504833 kg (10655 lbs)
Caterpillar 305 CR4990 kg (11001 lbs)
SpecificationVolvo EC50Volvo EC50Mini ExcavatorsCaterpillar 305 CRCaterpillar 305 CRMini Excavators
Excavator TypeMini ExcavatorMini Excavator
Weight4833 kg (10655 lbs)4990 kg (11001 lbs)
Horsepower34 kW (45 HP)31 kW (42 HP)
Digging Depth372 cm (146 in.)335 cm (132 in.)
Max Digging Depth372 cm (146 in.)335 cm (132 in.)
Max Loading Height359.7 cm (141.6 in.)—
Max Reach Along Ground560.8 cm (220.8 in.)—
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth292.6 cm (115.2 in.)—
Overall Length518.2 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.)—
Tail Swing Radius158.5 cm (62.4 in.)—
Overall Width185.9 cm (73.2 in.)—
Net Power34 kW (45 HP)31 kW (42 HP)
Gross Power35.9 kW (48.1 HP)32 kw (43 hp)
Rated Power2500 RPM—
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity102 LPM (27.1 GPM)—
Hydraulic System Capacity70.0 l (18.5 gal)—
Relief Valve Pressure250 Bar (3626 psi)—
Operating Weight4833 kg (10655 lbs)4990 kg (11001 lbs)
Max Travel Speed5.1 km (3.2 mph)4.8 km (3 mph)
Swing Speed10 RPMMachine 9.6 RPM
Cab Height253.0 cm (99.6 in.)—
Max Torque139.1 Nm (102.6 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)—
Fuel Capacity80.3 l (21.2 gal)—
Engine Oil Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)—
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 12 V—
Ground Pressure32.4 kPa (4.7 psi)—
Number of Track Rollers per Side4—
Displacement2217.2 cc (135 cu. in.)2294.2 cc (140 cu. in.)
Shoe Size40.1 cm (15.8 in.)—
No of Cylinders4—
Max Cutting Height506.0 cm (199.2 in.)—
Alternator55 A—
Track Gauge146.3 cm (57.6 in.)158.5 cm (62.4 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance70.1 cm (27.6 in.)—
Torque Power2050 RPM—
Max Digging Reach—335.3 cm (132.0 in.)
Engine Model—3013
Blade Lift Height—46 cm (18 in.)
Stroke—9.1 cm (3.6 in)
Bore—9.1 cm (3.6 in)
Boom Swing(Left)—55 °
Boom Swing(Right)—50 °

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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