Volvo EC480EL Crawler Excavator Specs

The Volvo EC480EL crawler excavator produced in 2015-2018, is listed with an operating weight of 105,734 lb (48 t), engine power of 373 hp (278 kW), a bucket capacity of 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 21.6 ft (6.59 m).

Volvo Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2015-2018 • D13J

Weight: 105,734 lb (48 t)Power: 373 hp (278 kW)Bucket: 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Dig depth: 21.6 ft (6.59 m)

Key specifications

105,734 lb (48 t)Operating weight

373 hp (278 kW)Engine power

2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Bucket capacity

21.6 ft (6.59 m)Digging depth

35.9 ft (10.93 m)Horizontal reach

64,071 lbf (285 kN)Tear-out force

23.6 in (600 mm)Track width

2015-2018Years

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Digging geometry

Dig depth

21.6 ft

Reach

35.9 ft

Transport dimensions

Length

38.1 ft

Width

11.3 ft

Height

10.8 ft

Model spec snapshot

Main numeric specifications for this excavator.

105,734 lbWeight

373 hpPower

2.75 yd³Bucket

64,071 lbfTear-out

How the Volvo EC480EL compares

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

Engine power

373 hp

34% above avg

95th percentile

Bucket capacity

2.75 yd³

In line with avg

59th percentile

Digging depth

21.6 ft

16% below avg

20th percentile

Horizontal reach

35.9 ft

7% below avg

39th percentile

Engine power373 hp

Low 189 hpAverage 278 hpHigh 417 hp

About 34% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity2.75 yd³

Low 0.84 yd³Average 2.77 yd³High 4.4 yd³

In line with the peer average.

Digging depth21.6 ft

Low 20 ftAverage 25.7 ftHigh 48.4 ft

About 16% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach35.9 ft

Low 33.2 ftAverage 38.6 ftHigh 61 ft

About 7% below the peer average.

Tear-out force64,071 lbf

Low 15,512 lbfAverage 41,399 lbfHigh 60,564 lbf

About 55% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer	Volvo
Model	EC480EL
Years of manufacture	2015-2018
Model series	EC
Boom	MB

Operating specifications

Operating weight	105,734 lb (48 t)
Bucket capacity	2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
Bucket width	4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Maximum digging depth	21.6 ft (6.59 m)
Maximum horizontal reach	35.9 ft (10.93 m)
Tear-out force	64,071 lbf (285 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer	Volvo
Engine model	D13J
Engine power	373 hp (278 kW)
Displacement	781 cu in (12.8 L)
Cylinders	6
Cylinder bore × stroke	131/158 mm
Maximum torque	1890/1350 Nm
RPM at maximum torque	1800 rpm
Emission level	4/Tier 4 f
Diesel particulate filter	No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length	38.1 ft (11.61 m)
Transport width	11.3 ft (3.44 m)
Transport height	10.8 ft (3.28 m)
Track width	23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

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

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