The Volvo EC280 crawler excavator produced in 1998-1999, is listed with an operating weight of 66,580 lb (30.2 t), engine power of 208 hp (155 kW), a bucket capacity of 2.62 yd³ (2 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 24.6 ft (7.5 m).
Crawler Excavator • 1998-1999 • TD73 KHE
Key specifications
Useful excavator charts
Charts appear only when enough usable specifications are available.
24.6 ft
36.1 ft
33.8 ft
10.5 ft
10.7 ft
How the Volvo EC280 compares
Comparison is against Volvo crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
About 25% below the peer average.
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About 17% below the peer average.
Crawler excavator information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | EC280 |
| Years of manufacture | 1998-1999 |
Operating specifications
| Operating weight | 66,580 lb (30.2 t) |
|---|---|
| Bucket capacity | 2.62 yd³ (2 m³) |
| Maximum digging depth | 24.6 ft (7.5 m) |
| Maximum horizontal reach | 36.1 ft (11 m) |
| Tear-out force | 34,171 lbf (152 kN) |
Engine and emissions
| Engine manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Engine model | TD73 KHE |
| Engine power | 208 hp (155 kW) |
| Displacement | 409 cu in (6.7 L) |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cylinder bore × stroke | 4.12 × 5.12 in (104.8 × 130 mm) |
| RPM at maximum torque | 1600 rpm |
| Diesel particulate filter | No |
Dimensions and transport
| Transport length | 33.8 ft (10.3 m) |
|---|---|
| Transport width | 10.5 ft (3.2 m) |
| Transport height | 10.7 ft (3.26 m) |
| Track width | 23.6 in (600 mm) |
Equipment and features
| Air conditioning | No |
|---|---|
| Blade | No |
| 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.


