Volvo EC480E Crawler Excavator Specs

The Volvo EC480E crawler excavator produced in 2022-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 117,506 lb (53.3 t), engine power of 381 hp (284 kW) and a maximum digging depth of 25.7 ft (7.83 m).

Volvo Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2022-2026 • D13J

Weight: 117,506 lb (53.3 t)Power: 381 hp (284 kW)Dig depth: 25.7 ft (7.83 m)

Key specifications

117,506 lb (53.3 t)Operating weight
381 hp (284 kW)Engine power
25.7 ft (7.83 m)Digging depth
39.8 ft (12.15 m)Horizontal reach
56,427 lbf (251 kN)Tear-out force
35.4 in (900 mm)Track width
2022-2026Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

25.7 ft

Reach

39.8 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

39.8 ft

Width

11.9 ft

Height

15.3 ft

Bucket capacity range
Minimum

2 yd³

Maximum

1.7 yd³

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
117,506 lbWeight
381 hpPower
56,427 lbfTear-out

How the Volvo EC480E compares

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

Engine power
381 hp
10% below avg
25th percentile
Digging depth
25.7 ft
5% above avg
72nd percentile
Horizontal reach
39.8 ft
15% below avg
52nd percentile
Tear-out force
56,427 lbf
8% below avg
37th percentile
Engine power381 hp
Low 327 hpAverage 424 hpHigh 526 hp

About 10% below the peer average.

Digging depth25.7 ft
Low 21.2 ftAverage 24.5 ftHigh 29.6 ft

About 5% above the peer average.

Horizontal reach39.8 ft
Low 35.9 ftAverage 46.9 ftHigh 98.8 ft

About 15% below the peer average.

Tear-out force56,427 lbf
Low 40,097 lbfAverage 61,491 lbfHigh 81,381 lbf

About 8% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Volvo
Model EC480E
Years of manufacture 2022-2026
Model series EC

Operating specifications

Operating weight 117,506 lb (53.3 t)
Minimum bucket capacity 2.03 yd³ (1.55 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity 1.74 yd³ (1.33 m³)
Maximum digging depth 25.7 ft (7.83 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 39.8 ft (12.15 m)
Tear-out force 56,427 lbf (251 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine model D13J
Engine power 381 hp (284 kW)
Displacement 781 cu in (12.8 L)
Cylinders 6
Cylinder bore × stroke 5.16 × 6.22 in (131 × 158 mm)
Maximum torque 1,422 lb-ft (1,928 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 39.8 ft (12.14 m)
Transport width 11.9 ft (3.64 m)
Transport height 15.3 ft (4.67 m)
Track width 35.4 in (900 mm)

Equipment and features

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