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Volvo EC550E VS Komatsu PC600-8R1 Excavator

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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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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Extra-Large (>50 Ton)

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Key Highlights Volvo EC550EKomatsu PC600-8R1
Volvo EC550E VS Komatsu PC600-8R1 Excavator
Volvo EC550E mining excavator
Volvo EC550E
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Komatsu PC600-8R1
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Particulars Volvo EC550E Komatsu PC600-8R1
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 Volvo L&T Komatsu
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 54500 Kg 61900 Kg
Bucket 2.4 - 4.2 m³ 2 - 3.5 m³
Max Digging Depth 7000 mm 8490 mm
Engine Volvo 434 HP Komatsu 433 HP
Warranty 1 Yr. / 2000 hr. 1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
Boom 6500 mm 7660 mm
Quick Overview:

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

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

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

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

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

Key Highlights

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

Key Highlights

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

Specifications

Engine

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

Undercarriage

11 kW 11 kW
No of Top rollers 2 x 3 3
No of bottom rollers 2 x 9 8 , 9
Track Shoes (Each Side) 51 49 , 52
Track Guard NA NA
Track Shoe width 600 mm 600 mm
Ground bearing pressure 91.4 kPa 104.9 kPa
Track Tensioning Grease Grease
Gradeability 70% (35°) 70%
Travel Speed-Low 3.5 Km/h 3.0 Km/h
Travel Speed-High 5.4 Km/h 4.9 Km/h
Max Tracking Force 350 kN 415 kN

Hydraulic System

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

Hydraulic Motors

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

Service Capacities

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

Machine Weight

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

Working Range

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

Dozer Blade

Volvo EC550E Komatsu PC600-8R1
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

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

Static Dimensions

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

Specifications

Engine

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

Undercarriage

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

Hydraulic Motors

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

Service Capacities

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

Machine Weight

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

Working Range

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

Dozer Blade

Volvo EC550E Komatsu PC600-8R1
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

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

Static Dimensions

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

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