Volvo EC160EL Crawler Excavator Specs

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The Volvo EC160EL crawler excavator produced in 2021-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 39,066 lb (17.7 t), engine power of 146 hp (109 kW), a bucket capacity of 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 18.9 ft (5.77 m).

Volvo Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2021-2026 • D4J

Weight: 39,066 lb (17.7 t)Power: 146 hp (109 kW)Bucket: 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Dig depth: 18.9 ft (5.77 m)

Key specifications

39,066 lb (17.7 t)Operating weight
146 hp (109 kW)Engine power
1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)Bucket capacity
18.9 ft (5.77 m)Digging depth
28.4 ft (8.66 m)Horizontal reach
20,233 lbf (90 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2021-2026Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

18.9 ft

Reach

28.4 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

29.1 ft

Width

9.2 ft

Height

9.5 ft

Bucket capacity range
Minimum

0.4 yd³

Listed

1.3 yd³

Maximum

1.3 yd³

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
39,066 lbWeight
146 hpPower
1.26 yd³Bucket
20,233 lbfTear-out

How the Volvo EC160EL compares

Comparison is against Volvo crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
146 hp
25% above avg
90th percentile
Bucket capacity
1.26 yd³
28% above avg
82nd percentile
Digging depth
18.9 ft
In line with avg
59th percentile
Horizontal reach
28.4 ft
In line with avg
51st percentile
Engine power146 hp
Low 93 hpAverage 117 hpHigh 148 hp

About 25% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.26 yd³
Low 0.58 yd³Average 0.98 yd³High 1.6 yd³

About 28% above the peer average.

Digging depth18.9 ft
Low 16.3 ftAverage 18.6 ftHigh 21.1 ft

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach28.4 ft
Low 26.2 ftAverage 28.3 ftHigh 31.5 ft

In line with the peer average.

Tear-out force20,233 lbf
Low 13,794 lbfAverage 19,805 lbfHigh 27,269 lbf

In line with the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Volvo
Model EC160EL
Years of manufacture 2021-2026
Model series EC
Boom MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight 39,066 lb (17.7 t)
Bucket capacity 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity 0.39 yd³ (0.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity 1.26 yd³ (0.96 m³)
Bucket width 4.4 ft (1.35 m)
Maximum digging depth 18.9 ft (5.77 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 28.4 ft (8.66 m)
Tear-out force 20,233 lbf (90 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine model D4J
Engine power 146 hp (109 kW)
Displacement 247 cu in (4 L)
Cylinders 4
Cylinder bore × stroke 3.98 × 4.96 in (101 × 126 mm)
Maximum torque 449 lb-ft (609 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1600 rpm
Emission level Stage V
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 29.1 ft (8.88 m)
Transport width 9.2 ft (2.8 m)
Transport height 9.5 ft (2.9 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Blade No
Cabin adjustment No
Material handling excavator No
Overload alert No
Hydraulic quick hitch Yes
Mechanical quick hitch No
Track adjustment Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the Volvo Construction Equipment USA website.

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