- Max Cutting Height: 34.73 ft / 10584 mm
- Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth: 18.93 ft / 5769 mm
- Max Digging Depth: 21.61 ft / 6586 mm
- Max.Dumping Height: 22.83 ft / 6957 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Volvo EC480E
The Volvo EC480E is a hydraulic excavator; its Volvo D13J engine is rated at 379.6 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
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01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02WeightNot publishedNot published
03Selected published values96
Hydraulic excavators are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and site preparation. Published rows for Volvo EC480E include a published maximum digging depth of 21.61 ft / 6586 mm, published engine power of 380.9 hp / 284 kw, the published “Max Cutting Height” field of 34.73 ft / 10584 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Cutting Height” field (34.73 ft / 10584 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth” field (18.93 ft / 5769 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Digging Depth” field (21.61 ft / 6586 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
Max Cutting Height34.73 ft10584 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth18.93 ft5769 mm
Max Digging Depth21.61 ft6586 mm
Max.Dumping Height22.83 ft6957 mm
Min - Front Slew Radius15.62 ft4758 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 1Boom - 6.5 ME (m), 21.4 ft / Arm - 2.55 m, 8.4 ftBoom - 6.5 ME (m), 21.4 ft / Arm - 2.55 m, 8.4 ft
Max Digging Reach35.88 ft10934 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground35.08 ft10690 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2
Max Cutting Height34.72 ft10580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth20.21 ft6160 mm
Max Digging Depth23.09 ft7036 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground36.28 ft11058 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 2Boom - 6.5 ME (m), 21.4 ft / Arm - 3.0 m, 9.10 ftBoom - 6.5 ME (m), 21.4 ft / Arm - 3.0 m, 9.10 ft
Min - Front Slew Radius15.57 ft4743 mm
Max.Dumping Height23.02 ft7015 mm
Max Digging Reach37.06 ft11294 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3
Max Cutting Height35.8 ft10910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth20.48 ft6242 mm
Max Digging Depth23.06 ft7028 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 3Boom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 2.55 m, 8.4 ftBoom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 2.55 m, 8.4 ft
Max Digging Reach On Ground36.82 ft11221 mm
Min - Front Slew Radius16.54 ft5040 mm
Max.Dumping Height23.99 ft7310 mm
Max Digging Reach37.58 ft11453 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4
Max Cutting Height35.8 ft10909 mm
Max Digging Depth24.54 ft7478 mm
Max.Dumping Height24.19 ft7372 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 4Boom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.0 m, 9.10 ftBoom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.0 m, 9.10 ft
Min - Front Slew Radius16.85 ft5135 mm
Max Digging Reach38.77 ft11817 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth21.12 ft6436 mm
Max Digging Reach On Ground38.04 ft11592 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5
Max Cutting Height36.3 ft11064 mm
Max Digging Depth25.69 ft7828 mm
Max - Dumping Height24.7 ft7526 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 5Boom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.35 m,11 ftBoom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.35 m,11 ft
Max - Digging Reach39.85 ft12146 mm
Max - Digging Reach On Ground39.14 ft11927 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth22.23 ft6774 mm
Min - Front Slew Radius16.7 ft5088 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6
Max Cutting Height36.86 ft11234 mm
Max Digging Depth27.49 ft8378 mm
Max - Digging Reach On Ground40.8 ft12434 mm
Max - Digging Reach41.49 ft12645 mm
Min- Front Slew Radius16.57 ft5050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth23.67 ft7214 mm
Max - Dumping Height25.31 ft7713 mm
Boom/Stick Option (Hex) 6Boom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.9 m,11 ftBoom - 7.0 m, 2.3 ft / Arm - 3.9 m,11 ft
Dimensions
Tail Swing Radius12.73 ft3880 mm
Counterweight Clearance3.97 ft1210 mm
Ground Clearance (Minimum)1.69 ft515 mm
Overall Width -Upper Structure9.81 ft2990 mm
Removal Counterweight Clearance3.96 ft1205 mm
Shoe Width2.96 ft900 mm
Track Length211.42 in5370 mm
Overall Height (To Top Of Boom)13.31 ft4055 mm
Overall Height (To Top Of Cab)10.77 ft3280 mm
Overall Length38.37 ft11695 mm
Undercarriage
Number Of Bottom Rollers Per Side2 x 92 x 9
Number Of Top Rollers Per Side2 x 22 x 2
Shoe Width (Standard)23.63 in600 mm
Link Pitch8.5 in215.9 mm
Electrical System
Alternator28/80 (V/A)28/80 (V/A)
Voltage24 V V24 V V
Batteries22
Battery200 (Ah)200 (Ah)
Swing System
Max - Slew Speed7 rpm7 rpm
Max - Slew Torque203198 lb ft275499.6 Nm
Engine
Max Power1800 rpm1800 rpm
Number Of Cylinders66
Rated Engine Speed1350 rpm1350 rpm
Engine ModelVolvo D13JVolvo D13J
Net Power379.6 hp283 kw
Gross Power380.9 hp284 kw
Max Torque1422.1 lb ft1928 Nm
Displacement781.2 cu in12.8 L
Bore5.2 in131 mm
Stroke6.3 in158 mm
Capacities
Travel Reduction4 gal15 L
Slew Reduction3.2 gal12 L
Fuel Tank179.7 gal680 L
Hydraulic Tank71.4 gal270 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank16.6 gal62.5 L
Hydraulic System138.7 gal525 L
Engine Oil11.1 gal42 L
Engine Coolant15.9 gal60 L
Performance
Travel Speed Low2 mph3.2 km/h
Gradeability35 %35 %
Travel Speed - High3.3 mph5.2 km/h
Drawbar Pull Force74951.3 lb333.4 kN
Hydraulic System
Slew Circuit3742 psi25800.2 kPa
Main Pump - Maximum Flow198.7 gal/min752 L/min
Pilot Pump - Maximum Flow8.5 gal/min32 L/min
Implement5120 psi35301.2 kPa
Travel Circuit4700 psi32405.4 kPa
Pilot Circuit566 psi3902.5 kPa
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