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Volvo EC650 VS BOBCAT E20Z Comparison

Volvo EC650

Volvo EC650

24-43L*

BOBCAT E20Z

BOBCAT E20Z

23-25L*

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Volvo EC650

Volvo EC650

24L

BOBCAT E20Z

BOBCAT E20Z

23L

Engine

Model
Volvo EC650
Kubota / D722-E4B-BCZ-7
Gross Power
284 kw
10.2 kW @ 2500 rpm kw
Net Power
270 kw
10.2 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
14 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
700 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2500 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage V / Tier 4
Max Torque
1850 Nm
43.5 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Operating Weight

Operating Weight
64900 kg
2039 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
2039 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
41 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
31.1 kg

Hydraulic System

Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Dual piston pump with gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
41.30  L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
180 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
19 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
30 L/min

Working Range

Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
2343 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
2,385  mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
4,089  mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
2,608 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
2610 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
1.6 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
20.835 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
9.2 kN

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
19 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
3.3 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
3.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
8 litres

Under Carriage

Track Shoe Width
800 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
1360 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1 258  mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880  mm
2755 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Rubber Tracks

Steering & Brakes

Overall Length
13280 mm
3,708 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
1,360 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
2,297 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
2,297  mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
4.089 m
Track Width
800 mm
230 mm

Performances

Travel Speed
3 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
8.4 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
19.3 kN

Bucket And Attachments

Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
0.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
39
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Auger, breaker, hydraulic clamp, flail mower, grade tools, etc.

Cabin And Controls

Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Standard integrated machine display with diagnostics
Joystick Controls
Yes
No
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Basic suspension seat on canopy versions.
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
82 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-

Electrical System

Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen

Additional Features

Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
No
Telematics
No
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes

Volvo EC650

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Pros

  • Large bucket capacity (~3.2–4.4 m³) suitable for heavy earthmoving and quarry work.
  • Robust undercarriage and planetary final drives typical of large Volvo excavators of the era.
  • Older EC650 machines often have durable components and parts that can be sourced in secondary markets.

BOBCAT E20Z

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Pros

  • Excellent for tight & confined spaces
  • Compact and maneuverable
  • Strong digging performance for its class