Volvo EC550EL Crawler Excavator Specs

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The Volvo EC550EL crawler excavator produced in 2021-2023, is listed with an operating weight of 120,857 lb (54.8 t), engine power of 455 hp (339 kW), a bucket capacity of 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 21.2 ft (6.45 m).

Volvo Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2021-2023 • D13J

Weight: 120,857 lb (54.8 t)Power: 455 hp (339 kW)Bucket: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Dig depth: 21.2 ft (6.45 m)

Key specifications

120,857 lb (54.8 t)Operating weight
455 hp (339 kW)Engine power
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Bucket capacity
21.2 ft (6.45 m)Digging depth
36 ft (10.97 m)Horizontal reach
55,528 lbf (247 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2021-2023Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

21.2 ft

Reach

36 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

38.6 ft

Width

11.2 ft

Height

11.2 ft

Bucket capacity range
Minimum

3.7 yd³

Listed

5.5 yd³

Maximum

5.5 yd³

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
120,857 lbWeight
455 hpPower
5.49 yd³Bucket
55,528 lbfTear-out

How the Volvo EC550EL compares

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

Engine power
455 hp
7% above avg
73rd percentile
Bucket capacity
5.49 yd³
In line with avg
38th percentile
Digging depth
21.2 ft
14% below avg
5th percentile
Horizontal reach
36 ft
23% below avg
7th percentile
Engine power455 hp
Low 327 hpAverage 424 hpHigh 526 hp

About 7% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity5.49 yd³
Low 3 yd³Average 5.43 yd³High 6.75 yd³

In line with the peer average.

Digging depth21.2 ft
Low 21.2 ftAverage 24.5 ftHigh 29.6 ft

About 14% below the peer average.

Horizontal reach36 ft
Low 35.9 ftAverage 46.9 ftHigh 98.8 ft

About 23% below the peer average.

Tear-out force55,528 lbf
Low 40,097 lbfAverage 61,491 lbfHigh 81,381 lbf

About 10% below the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Volvo
Model EC550EL
Years of manufacture 2021-2023
Model series EC

Operating specifications

Operating weight 120,857 lb (54.8 t)
Bucket capacity 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Bucket width 7.1 ft (2.16 m)
Maximum digging depth 21.2 ft (6.45 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 36 ft (10.97 m)
Tear-out force 55,528 lbf (247 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Volvo
Engine model D13J
Engine power 455 hp (339 kW)
Displacement 781 cu in (12.8 L)
Cylinders 6
Cylinder bore × stroke 5.16 × 6.22 in (131 × 158 mm)
Maximum torque 1,623 lb-ft (2,200 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1300 rpm
Emission level Stage V
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 38.6 ft (11.77 m)
Transport width 11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Transport height 11.2 ft (3.42 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 Yes
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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