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Komatsu PC600-8R1 VS Volvo EC550E Excavator

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Komatsu PC600-8R1
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    Weight
    61900 Kg
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    Bucket
    2 - 3.5 m³
  • Dig. Depth
    8490 mm
  • Engine
    Komatsu 433 HP
  • Warranty
    1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
  • Boom
    7660 mm
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Volvo EC550E mining excavator
Volvo EC550E
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    Weight
    54500 Kg
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    Bucket
    2.4 - 4.2 m³
  • Dig. Depth
    7000 mm
  • Engine
    Volvo 434 HP
  • Warranty
    1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
  • Boom
    6500 mm
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Extra-Large (>50 Ton)

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Key Highlights Komatsu PC600-8R1Volvo EC550E
Komatsu PC600-8R1 VS Volvo EC550E Excavator
Komatsu PC600-8R1
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Volvo EC550E mining excavator
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Particulars Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Overview Summary

Comparing the Komatsu PC600-8R1 and Volvo EC550E excavators, both machines offer powerful engines and high-gradeability, tailored for heavy-duty mining and engineering tasks. The Komatsu has a heavier operating weight and longer undercarriage, while the Volvo is equipped with a standard AC cabin and a slightly more efficient hydraulic system.

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Excavator

Pros:
  • Higher engine power output of 433 HP offering strong performance
  • Longer undercarriage length providing increased stability
  • Greater max digging depth of 8490 mm for deeper excavation
  • Larger fuel tank capacity of 880 L for extended operation periods
  • Standard GPS and optional AC Cabin for operator comfort
  • Wider track shoe width at 600 mm can improve ground stability
Cons:
  • Heavier operating weight could restrict ease of transport
  • Shorter warranty period compared to Volvo (1 Yr./3000 hr.)
  • Less advanced hydraulic system specs are not available

Volvo EC550E Excavator

Pros:
  • Slightly more powerful engine with 434 HP and high torque
  • Standard AC cabin for operator comfort and efficiency
  • Advanced hydraulic system with higher main pump flow
  • Lighter operating weight may offer better maneuverability and transportability
  • Greater ground bearing pressure potentially indicates better stability
Cons:
  • Shorter arm and boom length may limit its reach compared to Komatsu
  • Smaller fuel tank capacity at 680 L, which could mean more frequent refueling
  • Lower bucket digging force of 267 kN compared to the Komatsu's 264 kN

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If operational uptime and digging depth are critical, the Komatsu PC600-8R1 could be better suited, whereas for operations prioritizing tech-integration, operator comfort, and hydraulic performance, the Volvo EC550E may be the preferred choice. Weigh the specifics of your work environment and tasks to make the best decision.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand L&T Komatsu Volvo
Type Extra-Large (>50 Ton) Extra-Large (>50 Ton)
Operating Cost Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Weight 61900 Kg 54500 Kg
Bucket 2 - 3.5 m³ 2.4 - 4.2 m³
Max Digging Depth 8490 mm 7000 mm
Engine Komatsu 433 HP Volvo 434 HP
Warranty 1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
Boom 7660 mm 6500 mm
Quick Overview:

Being a powerhouse for heavy-duty mining and engineering, Komatsu PC600-8R1 extra large excavator is another name for reliability.

Perfect for handling intensive mining and heavy engineering challenges, the Volvo EC550E Extra-Large Excavator is a powerhouse of next-gen technology.
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Overview Summary

Comparing the Komatsu PC600-8R1 and Volvo EC550E excavators, both machines offer powerful engines and high-gradeability, tailored for heavy-duty mining and engineering tasks. The Komatsu has a heavier operating weight and longer undercarriage, while the Volvo is equipped with a standard AC cabin and a slightly more efficient hydraulic system.

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Excavator

Pros:
  • Higher engine power output of 433 HP offering strong performance
  • Longer undercarriage length providing increased stability
  • Greater max digging depth of 8490 mm for deeper excavation
  • Larger fuel tank capacity of 880 L for extended operation periods
  • Standard GPS and optional AC Cabin for operator comfort
  • Wider track shoe width at 600 mm can improve ground stability
Cons:
  • Heavier operating weight could restrict ease of transport
  • Shorter warranty period compared to Volvo (1 Yr./3000 hr.)
  • Less advanced hydraulic system specs are not available

Volvo EC550E Excavator

Pros:
  • Slightly more powerful engine with 434 HP and high torque
  • Standard AC cabin for operator comfort and efficiency
  • Advanced hydraulic system with higher main pump flow
  • Lighter operating weight may offer better maneuverability and transportability
  • Greater ground bearing pressure potentially indicates better stability
Cons:
  • Shorter arm and boom length may limit its reach compared to Komatsu
  • Smaller fuel tank capacity at 680 L, which could mean more frequent refueling
  • Lower bucket digging force of 267 kN compared to the Komatsu's 264 kN

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

If operational uptime and digging depth are critical, the Komatsu PC600-8R1 could be better suited, whereas for operations prioritizing tech-integration, operator comfort, and hydraulic performance, the Volvo EC550E may be the preferred choice. Weigh the specifics of your work environment and tasks to make the best decision.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Brand
L&T Komatsu Volvo
Type
Extra-Large (>50 Ton) Extra-Large (>50 Ton)
Price
Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Weight
61900 Kg 54500 Kg
Bucket
2 - 3.5 m³ 2.4 - 4.2 m³
Max Digging Depth
8490 mm 7000 mm
Engine
Komatsu 433 HP Volvo 434 HP
Warranty
1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
Boom
7660 mm 6500 mm
Quick Overview:

Being a powerhouse for heavy-duty mining and engineering, Komatsu PC600-8R1 extra large excavator is another name for reliability.

Perfect for handling intensive mining and heavy engineering challenges, the Volvo EC550E Extra-Large Excavator is a powerhouse of next-gen technology.

Key Highlights

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Engine Make Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 Volvo D13E
Fuel Tank 880 L 680 L
Engine Displacment 15.24 L 12.8 L
Under Carriage 5340 mm 2800 mm
Hydraulic System NA 590 L
Arm 3500 mm 3000 mm
Max Digging Reach 13020 mm 11410 mm
Fuel Consumption NA NA
Overall Width 4210 mm 3400 mm
Overall Length 12960 mm 11760 mm
Bucket Digging Force 264 kN 267 kN
Tailswing Radius 3950 mm 3880 mm
Track Shoe Width 600 mm 600 mm
AC Cabin Optional Standard
GPS Standard Standard

Key Highlights

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Engine Make
Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 Volvo D13E
Fuel Tank
880 L 680 L
Engine Displacment
15.24 L 12.8 L
Under Carriage
5340 mm 2800 mm
Hydraulic System
NA 590 L
Arm
3500 mm 3000 mm
Max Digging Reach
13020 mm 11410 mm
Fuel Consumption
NA NA
Overall Width
4210 mm 3400 mm
Overall Length
12960 mm 11760 mm
Bucket Digging Force
264 kN 267 kN
Tailswing Radius
3950 mm 3880 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm 600 mm
AC Cabin
Optional Standard
GPS
Standard Standard

Specifications

Engine

3589 3652
Model Komatsu 433 HP Volvo 434 HP
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Type 4 Cycle , 6 Cylinder , After Cooled , Direct Injection Turbo Charged , Water Cooled 6 Cylinders
Rated Engine Power 433 HP (323 kW) @ 1800 rpm 434 HP (320 kW) @ 1600 rpm
Maximum Torque NA 2071 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Piston Displacement 15.24 L 12.8 L
Alternator 24V / 50A 28 / 80A
Battery 170 Ah , 2 x 12V 2 x 12V , 200 Ah
Starting Motor 11 kW 24V

Undercarriage

24V 24V
No of Top rollers 3 2 x 3
No of bottom rollers 8 , 9 2 x 9
Track Shoes (Each Side) 49 , 52 51
Track Guard NA NA
Track Shoe width 600 mm 600 mm
Ground bearing pressure 104.9 kPa 91.4 kPa
Track Tensioning Grease Grease
Gradeability 70% 70% (35°)
Travel Speed-Low 3.0 Km/h 3.5 Km/h
Travel Speed-High 4.9 Km/h 5.4 Km/h
Max Tracking Force 415 kN 350 kN

Hydraulic System

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Hydraulic pump Variable-capacity piston pumps 2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Flow 2 x 410 L/min 2 x 416 L/min
Pilot Pump Gear Pump Gear Pump
Implement Circuit 31.9 MPa 33.8/36.3 MPa
Swing Circuit 25.5 MPa 27.9 MPa
Travel circuit 34.3 MPa 33.8 MPa
Pilot circuit 2.9 MPa 3.9 MPa

Hydraulic Motors

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Travel 2 x axial piston motor with parking brake Variable displacement axial piston motor with mechanical brake
Swing 2 x axial piston motor with swing holding brake Fixed displacement piston motor with mechanical brake

Service Capacities

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Fuel tank 880 L 680 L
Engine Coolant 58 L 66 L
Engine oil 40 L 55 L
Hydraulic system NA 590 L
Hydraulic tank 360 L 270 L

Machine Weight

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Operating Weight 61900 Kg 54500 Kg

Working Range

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Boom length 7660 mm 6500 mm
Arm length 3500 mm 3000 mm
Max Digging Reach 13020 mm 11410 mm
Max Digging Reach on ground 12800 mm 11140 mm
Max digging depth 8490 mm 7000 mm
Max digging height 11880 mm 10900 mm
Max Dump Height 7960 mm 7050 mm
Max vertical wallcut depth 7510 mm 5830 mm
Min swing radius 5370 mm 4780 mm
Max Height at Min Swing radius NA NA
Max height (above ground) NA NA
Dig depth (below ground) NA NA
Bucket Digging Force 264 kN 267 kN
Arm Digging Force 222 kN 227 kN
Swing Speed 8.3 rpm 9.4 rpm

Dozer Blade

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Dozer Type NA NA
Dozer Length NA NA
Digging depth for ground level NA NA
Approach Angle NA NA
Width NA NA
Height NA NA

Bucket

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Bucket Capacity 2 - 3.5 m³ 2.4 - 4.2 m³

Static Dimensions

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Overall Length 12960 mm 11760 mm
Overall width 4210 mm 3400 mm
Overall Height 4300 mm 4340 mm
Overall Height of Cab 3435 mm 3415 mm
Upper Width 3170 mm 2990 mm
Track Lengh on Ground 4250 mm 4515 mm
Undercarriage overall length 5340 mm 2800 mm
Tailswing radius 3950 mm 3880 mm
Min Ground clearance 780 mm 735 mm
Track gauge 2590 mm 2800 mm
Width over tracks 3190 mm NA
Track Height NA NA
Counterweight Clearance 1365 mm 1370 mm
Track Shoe Width 600 mm 600 mm

Specifications

Engine

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Model
Komatsu 433 HP Volvo 434 HP
Fuel
Diesel Diesel
Type
4 Cycle , 6 Cylinder , After Cooled , Direct Injection Turbo Charged , Water Cooled 6 Cylinders
Rated Engine Power
433 HP (323 kW) @ 1800 rpm 434 HP (320 kW) @ 1600 rpm
Maximum Torque
NA 2071 Nm @ 1350 rpm
Piston Displacement
15.24 L 12.8 L
Alternator
24V / 50A 28 / 80A
Battery
170 Ah , 2 x 12V 2 x 12V , 200 Ah
Starting Motor
11 kW 24V

Undercarriage

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
No of Top rollers
3 2 x 3
No of bottom rollers
8 , 9 2 x 9
Track Shoes (Each Side)
49 , 52 51
Track Guard
NA NA
Track Shoe width
600 mm 600 mm
Ground bearing pressure
104.9 kPa 91.4 kPa
Track Tensioning
Grease Grease
Gradeability
70% 70% (35°)
Travel Speed-Low
3.0 Km/h 3.5 Km/h
Travel Speed-High
4.9 Km/h 5.4 Km/h
Max Tracking Force
415 kN 350 kN

Hydraulic Motors

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Hydraulic pump
Variable-capacity piston pumps 2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Flow
2 x 410 L/min 2 x 416 L/min
Pilot Pump
Gear Pump Gear Pump
Implement Circuit
31.9 MPa 33.8/36.3 MPa
Swing Circuit
25.5 MPa 27.9 MPa
Travel circuit
34.3 MPa 33.8 MPa
Pilot circuit
2.9 MPa 3.9 MPa

Service Capacities

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Fuel tank
880 L 680 L
Engine Coolant
58 L 66 L
Engine oil
40 L 55 L
Hydraulic system
NA 590 L
Hydraulic tank
360 L 270 L

Machine Weight

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Operating Weight
61900 Kg 54500 Kg

Working Range

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Boom length
7660 mm 6500 mm
Arm length
3500 mm 3000 mm
Max Digging Reach
13020 mm 11410 mm
Max Digging Reach on ground
12800 mm 11140 mm
Max digging depth
8490 mm 7000 mm
Max digging height
11880 mm 10900 mm
Max Dump Height
7960 mm 7050 mm
Max vertical wallcut depth
7510 mm 5830 mm
Min swing radius
5370 mm 4780 mm
Max Height at Min Swing radius
NA NA
Max height (above ground)
NA NA
Dig depth (below ground)
NA NA
Bucket Digging Force
264 kN 267 kN
Arm Digging Force
222 kN 227 kN
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm 9.4 rpm

Dozer Blade

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Dozer Type
NA NA
Dozer Length
NA NA
Digging depth for ground level
NA NA
Approach Angle
NA NA
Width
NA NA
Height
NA NA

Bucket

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Bucket Capacity
2 - 3.5 m³ 2.4 - 4.2 m³

Static Dimensions

Komatsu PC600-8R1 Volvo EC550E
Overall Length
12960 mm 11760 mm
Overall width
4210 mm 3400 mm
Overall Height
4300 mm 4340 mm
Overall Height of Cab
3435 mm 3415 mm
Upper Width
3170 mm 2990 mm
Track Lengh on Ground
4250 mm 4515 mm
Undercarriage overall length
5340 mm 2800 mm
Tailswing radius
3950 mm 3880 mm
Min Ground clearance
780 mm 735 mm
Track gauge
2590 mm 2800 mm
Width over tracks
3190 mm NA
Track Height
NA NA
Counterweight Clearence
1365 mm 1370 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm 600 mm

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