- Shipping Length Of Unit: 28.81 ft / 8780 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 9.78 ft / 2980 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 27.99 ft / 8530 mm
- Max Loading Height: 20.05 ft / 6110 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo EC160C
The Volvo EC160C is a hydraulic excavator of about 17.4 t, built around the D6E EBE3 engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight38340 lb17390.8 kg
03Selected published values61
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Volvo EC160C include a published maximum digging depth of 18.84 ft / 5740 mm, published operating weight of 38340 lb / 17390.8 kg, published engine power of 131 hp / 97.7 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (28.81 ft / 8780 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (9.78 ft / 2980 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (27.99 ft / 8530 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1
Shipping Length Of Unit28.81 ft8780 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.78 ft2980 mm
Max Cutting Height27.99 ft8530 mm
Max Loading Height20.05 ft6110 mm
Max Reach Along Ground27.86 ft8490 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth13.36 ft4070 mm
Max Digging Depth18.84 ft5740 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 7'7" (2300mm)Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 7'7" (2300mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit28.45 ft8670 mm
Max Cutting Height28.84 ft8790 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.52 ft2900 mm
Max Loading Height20.81 ft6340 mm
Max Reach Along Ground28.91 ft8810 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth14.9 ft4540 mm
Max Digging Depth19.82 ft6040 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm)Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 8'6" (2600mm)
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit28.58 ft8710 mm
Max Cutting Height29.53 ft9000 mm
Max Loading Height31.3 ft9540 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit9.91 ft3020 mm
Max Reach Along Ground30.12 ft9180 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth16.28 ft4960 mm
Max Digging Depth21.13 ft6440 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 9'10" (3000mm)Boom 17'1" (5200mm)/Stick 9'10" (3000mm)
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.51 ft460 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.52 ft2900 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks8.5 ft2590 mm
Length Of Track On Ground10.44 ft3180 mm
Tail Swing Radius8.04 ft2450 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.32 ft1010 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.53 ft1990 mm
Shoe Size23.63 in600 mm
Max Travel Speed3.5 mph5.64 km/h
Ground Pressure5.9 psi40.68 kPa
Number Of Shoes Per Side4444
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side77
Drawbar Pull32520 lb144.66 kN
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelD6E EBE3D6E EBE3
Net Power117 hp87.3 kw
Gross Power131 hp97.7 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Max Torque461 lb ft625.1 Nm
Displacement348 cu in5.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged with IntercoolerTurbocharged with Intercooler
Torque Measured @1350 rpm1350 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight38340 lb17390.8 kg
Fuel Capacity66.1 gal250 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity70.1 gal265 L
Engine Oil Capacity6.7 gal25 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity0.7 gal2.6 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4980 psi34335.9 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity76 gal/min287.7 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed11.9 rpm11.9 rpm
Swing Torquelb ft51700 Nm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity1.2 yd31 m3
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