EC480EL Volvo excavator specs & Dimensions (2015 - 2018)

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Volvo EC480EL is a Crawler Excavator manufactured from 2015 to 2018, with a weight of 47.96 tons. It features a track width of 600…

Volvo EC480EL is a Crawler Excavator manufactured from 2015 to 2018, with a weight of 47.96 tons. It features a track width of 600 mm, a transport length of 11.61 meters, a transport width of 3.44 meters, and a transport height of 3.28 meters. The machine has a tear-out force of 285 kN and comes equipped with air conditioning and a blade.

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Technical specs - EC480EL Volvo

Specification

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Weight
47.96 t
Transport length
11.61 m
Transport width
3.44 m
Transport height
3.28 m
Bucket capacity
2.1 m³
Track width
600 mm
Boom
MB
Max. Reach horizontal
10.93 m
Dredging depth
6.59 m
Tear-out force
285 kN
Bucket width
1.5 m
Model series
EC
Engine manuf.
Volvo
Engine type
D13J
Engine power
278 kW
Displacement
12.8 l
Revolutions at max torque
1800 rpm
Max. torque
1890/1350 Nm
No. of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore x stroke
131/158 mm
Emission level
4/Tier 4 f

More technical details, like: bucket capacity min., bucket capacity max., undercarriage, dimension lxwxh are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model incl. ROPS cabin, traction drive, standard boom and standard bucket

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Track adjustment
No
Blade
Yes
Cabin adjustment
No
Overload alert
No
Material Handling Excavator
No
Aircondition
Yes
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Volvo EC480EL FAQ

When was the Volvo EC480EL manufactured?

The Volvo EC480EL was manufactured from 2015 to 2018.

How much does the Volvo EC480EL weigh?

The Volvo EC480EL weighs 47.96 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Volvo EC480EL crawler excavator?

The Volvo EC480EL has a transport length of 11.61 meters, a transport width of 3.44 meters, and a transport height of 3.28 meters.

What is the fuel consumption range of the Volvo EC480EL crawler excavator?

The Volvo EC480EL has a fuel consumption range of 26 to 52 liters per hour.

What is the track width of the Volvo EC480EL's undercarriage?

The Volvo EC480EL has a track width of 600 mm.

What are the excavation performance specifications of the Volvo EC480EL?

The Volvo EC480EL has a dredging depth of 6.59 meters, a maximum horizontal reach of 10.93 meters, and features a monobloc boom.

What power ratings are available for the Volvo EC480EL?

The source data does not provide power ratings for the Volvo EC480EL.

What are the specifications of the primary work tool on the Volvo EC480EL?

The primary work tool of the Volvo EC480EL has a bucket capacity of 2.1 cubic meters and a bucket width of 1.5 meters.

How much is a Volvo EC480EL Crawler excavator (2015u20132018) worth?

The residual value of the Volvo EC480EL depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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