SPECS / COMPARISON
Volvo EW55B vs Hitachi ZAXIS70
A detailed comparison of the Volvo EW55B and the Hitachi ZAXIS70. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Volvo EW55B38 kW (51 HP)
Hitachi ZAXIS7040 kW (54 HP)
Weight
Volvo EW55B5240 kg (11552 lbs)
Hitachi ZAXIS706300 kg (13889 lbs)
Operating Weight
Volvo EW55B5240 kg (11552 lbs)
Hitachi ZAXIS706300 kg (13889 lbs)
| Specification | Volvo EW55B Wheeled Excavators | Hitachi ZAXIS70 Wheeled Excavators |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Type | Wheeled Excavator | Wheeled Excavator |
| Weight | 5240 kg (11552 lbs) | 6300 kg (13889 lbs) |
| Horsepower | 38 kW (51 HP) | 40 kW (54 HP) |
| Digging Depth | 384 cm (151 in.) | 418 cm (164 in.) |
| Max Digging Depth | 384 cm (151 in.) | 418 cm (164 in.) |
| Max Loading Height | 411.5 cm (162.0 in.) | 509.0 cm (200.4 in.) |
| Max Reach Along Ground | 600.5 cm (236.4 in.) | 618.7 cm (243.6 in.) |
| Overall Length | 591.3 cm (232.8 in.) | — |
| Reference Bucket Capacity | 0.2 m2 (0.2 cu yds) | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) |
| Max Bucket Capacity | 0.3 m2 (0.4 cu yds) | 0.4 m2 (0.5 cu yds) |
| Min Bucket Capacity | 0.1 m2 (0.1 cu yds) | 0.2 m2 (0.2 cu yds) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) |
| Overall Width | 192.0 cm (75.6 in.) | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) |
| Engine Make | Volvo | Isuzu |
| Engine Model | D3.1A | CC-4JG1 |
| Net Power | 38 kW (51 HP) | 40 kW (54 HP) |
| Gross Power | 40 kw (54 hp) | 44.2 kW (59.3 HP) |
| Rated Power | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity | 110 LPM (29 GPM) | 178 LPM (47.2 GPM) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 130.2 l (34.4 gal) | 100.3 l (26.5 gal) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 210 Bar (3045 psi) | 314 Bar (4555 psi) |
| Operating Weight | 5240 kg (11552 lbs) | 6300 kg (13889 lbs) |
| Max Travel Speed | 29.9 km (18.6 mph) | 5.1 km (3.2 mph) |
| Cab Height | 256.0 cm (100.8 in.) | 262.1 cm (103.2 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 195.1 cm (76.8 in.) | — |
| Aspiration | Naturally | — |
| Net Torque | 200.1 Nm (147.6 ft-lbs) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 12.1 l (3.2 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) | 135.1 l (35.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.2 l (2.7 gal) | 12.1 l (3.2 gal) |
| Operating Voltage | Operating Voltage 12 V | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | — |
| Number of Forward Gears | 2 | — |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 2 | — |
| Displacement | 3052.9 cc (186 cu. in.) | 3059.5 cc (187 cu. in.) |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cutting Height | 579.1 cm (228.0 in.) | 716.3 cm (282.0 in.) |
| Alternator | 55 A | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Type | variable displacement double pump | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | — |
| Tire Size | 12-16.5-12 PR | — |
| Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth | — | 374.9 cm (147.6 in.) |
| Swing Speed | — | 11.3 RPM |
| Max Torque | — | 192.1 Nm (141.7 ft-lbs) |
| Ground Pressure | — | 29.6 kPa (4.3 psi) |
| Number of Carrier Rollers per Side | — | 1 |
| Number of Track Rollers per Side | — | 5 |
| Number of Shoes per Side | — | 38 |
| Shoe Size | — | 45.2 cm (17.8 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) |
| Removal Counterweight Clearance | — | 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.

