SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo EW160C vs Caterpillar M316C
A detailed comparison of the Volvo EW160C and the Caterpillar M316C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo EW160C106 kW (142 HP)
Caterpillar M316C103 kW (138 HP)
Weight
Volvo EW160C17680 kg (38978 lbs)
Caterpillar M316C17850 kg (39353 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EW160C17680 kg (38978 lbs)
Caterpillar M316C17850 kg (39353 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo EW160C Wheeled Excavators | Caterpillar M316C Wheeled Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Wheeled Excavator | Wheeled Excavator |
| Weight | 17680 kg (38978 lbs) | 17850 kg (39353 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 106 kW (142 HP) | 103 kW (138 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 515 cm (203 in.) | 558 cm (220 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 515 cm (203 in.) | 558 cm (220 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 597.4 cm (235.2 in.) | 698.0 cm (274.8 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 841.2 cm (331.2 in.) | 893.1 cm (351.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | 819.9 cm (322.8 in.) | 856.5 cm (337.2 in.) |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) | 0.8 m2 (1.0 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 216.4 cm (85.2 in.) | 231.6 cm (91.2 in.) |
| Overall Width | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) |
| Overall Width (Outriggers Down) | 399.3 cm (157.2 in.) | 368.8 cm (145.2 in.) |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | D6E EDE3 | 3056 E ATAAC |
| Net Power | 106 kW (142 HP) | 103 kW (138 HP) |
| Gross Power | 115 kw (154 hp) | 111.3 kW (149.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 242 LPM (64.2 GPM) | 242 LPM (64.8 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 260.1 l (68.7 gal) | 230.2 l (60.8 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 360 Bar (5221 psi) | 350 Bar (5077 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 17680 kg (38978 lbs) | 17850 kg (39353 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 35.1 km (21.8 mph) | 34.1 km (21.2 mph) |
| Swing Speed | 10 RPM | 10.5 RPM |
| Cab Height | 317.0 cm (124.8 in.) | 320.0 cm (126.0 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Turbocharged, after-cooled |
| Net Torque | 729.4 Nm (538.0 ft-lbs) | 625.0 Nm (461.0 ft-lbs) |
| Swing Torque | 49600.0 Nm (36583.0 ft-lbs) | 40098.4 Nm (29575.0 ft-lbs) |
| Cooling Capacity | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) | 39.4 l (10.4 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 250.2 l (66.1 gal) | 310.0 l (81.9 gal) |
| Front Diff Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 10.6 l (2.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 25.4 l (6.7 gal) | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 24 V | — |
| Transmission Type | Powershift | Hydrostatic |
| Displacement | 5702.7 cc (348 cu. in.) | 5997.7 cc (366 cu. in.) |
| No of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cutting Height | 887.0 cm (349.2 in.) | 1008.9 cm (397.2 in.) |
| Alternator | 80 A | 75 A |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | High flow electronically controlled | — |
| Torque Power | 1350 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Tire Size | 10.00-20 | 10.00-20 |
| Oscillating Axle Angle | 9 ° | 18 ° |
| Max Bucket Capacity | — | 1.0 m2 (1.3 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | — | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) |
| Number of Forward Gears | — | 2 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | — | 2 |
| Stroke | — | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) |
| Bore | — | 9.9 cm (3.9 in) |
| Gradeability | — | 0.69 |
| Max Steering Angle | — | 32 ° |
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