- Shipping Length Of Unit: 39.74 ft / 12110 mm
- Shipping Height Of Unit: 12.87 ft / 3920 mm
- Max Cutting Height: 36 ft / 10970 mm
- Max Loading Height: 24.71 ft / 7530 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo EC480D
The Volvo EC480D is a hydraulic excavator of about 48.3 t; its D13H engine is rated at 348 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight106483.3 lb48300 kg
03Selected published values69
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Volvo EC480D include a published maximum digging depth of 22.35 ft / 6810 mm, published operating weight of 106483.3 lb / 48300 kg, published engine power of 360 hp / 268.5 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length Of Unit” field (39.74 ft / 12110 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Shipping Height Of Unit” field (12.87 ft / 3920 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (36 ft / 10970 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 Unit39.74 ft12110 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit12.87 ft3920 mm
Max Cutting Height36 ft10970 mm
Max Loading Height24.71 ft7530 mm
Max Reach Along Ground36.39 ft11090 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth20.21 ft6160 mm
Max Digging Depth22.35 ft6810 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 123' (7000mm) Boom / 8'4" (2550mm) Stick23' (7000mm) Boom / 8'4" (2550mm) Stick
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Shipping Length Of Unit39.77 ft12120 mm
Max Cutting Height36.52 ft11130 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.72 ft3570 mm
Max Loading Height25.43 ft7750 mm
Max Reach Along Ground38.69 ft11790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth22.97 ft7000 mm
Max Digging Depth24.97 ft7610 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 223' (7000mm) Boom / 11' (3350mm) Stick23' (7000mm) Boom / 11' (3350mm) Stick
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Shipping Length Of Unit39.74 ft12110 mm
Max Cutting Height37.08 ft11300 mm
Max Loading Height26.02 ft7930 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit11.77 ft3585 mm
Max Reach Along Ground40.36 ft12300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth24.48 ft7460 mm
Max Digging Depth26.78 ft8160 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 323' (7000mm) Boom / 12'10" (3900mm )Stick23' (7000mm) Boom / 12'10" (3900mm )Stick
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4
Shipping Length Of Unit39.59 ft12065 mm
Shipping Height Of Unit14.98 ft4565 mm
Max Cutting Height36.88 ft11240 mm
Max Loading Height26.12 ft7960 mm
Max Reach Along Ground42.79 ft13040 mm
Max Digging Depth29.73 ft9060 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 423' (7000mm) Boom / 15'9" (4800mm) Stick23' (7000mm) Boom / 15'9" (4800mm) Stick
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth25.96 ft7910 mm
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.84 ft560 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.8 ft3290 mm
Width To Outside Of Tracks11.95 ft3640 mm
Length Of Track On Ground14.34 ft4370 mm
Tail Swing Radius12.47 ft3800 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance4.19 ft1275 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge8.99 ft2740 mm
Shoe Size27.56 in700 mm
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side22
Max Travel Speed3.2 mph5.15 km/h
Ground Pressure10.4 psi71.71 kPa
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side99
Number Of Shoes Per Side5252
Drawbar Pull74970 lb333.49 kN
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelD13HD13H
Net Power348 hp259.6 kw
Gross Power360 hp268.5 kw
Power Measured @1800 rpm1800 rpm
Max Torque1327.7 lb ft1800 Nm
Displacement781 cu in12.8 L
AspirationTurbocharged with IntercoolerTurbocharged with Intercooler
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight106483.3 lb48300 kg
Fuel Capacity181 gal685 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity15.9 gal60 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity138.7 gal525 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Engine Oil Capacity11.1 gal42 L
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure5120 psi35301.2 kPa
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity189.2 gal/min716 L/min
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed8.8 rpm8.8 rpm
Swing Torque122663 lb ft166308.8 Nm
Buckets
Reference Bucket Capacity4.2 yd33.2 m3
Maximum Bucket Capacity4.6 yd33.6 m3
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