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New Holland EC450

Series: New Holland Hydraulic Excavator

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With the EC450, New Holland offers a model from the New Holland Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 225.9 kW, with a displacement of 10,799.1 cm³. The unladen weight is 49,577.6 kg. Ground clearance is 576.1 mm. The tank holds 651.1 litres. The hydraulic tank holds 730.6 litres. The cooling system holds 41.6 litres. The oil fill is 37.9 litres. The engine fitted is the M11-C. The New Holland Hydraulic Excavator series covers 35 models. Rated output within it ranges from 60.4 to 344.5 kW; the EC450 sits in the middle of that range with 225.9 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the E385C below it with 196.9 kW and the E485 above it with 253.5 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 12,800 to 79,000 kg; here the EC450 sits in the middle of that range with 49,577.6 kg. 1448 New Holland models across 71 series are on record.

New Holland Hydraulic Excavator E130 to E485: from B-generation to C-generation crawler excavators, 60 to 344 kW, 12.8 to 79 t operating weight, Tier 4 Final without a particulate filter

New Holland Construction builds its crawler excavators with Japan's Kobelco, which is why the line is often labeled New Holland Kobelco. The "New Holland Hydraulic Excavator" bucket here groups 35 live-listed E-Series models, from the compact E130 up to the large E485.

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The number after the E corresponds roughly to size class and operating weight: across all 35 models, operating weight ranges from 12,800 to 79,000 kg, with engine output from 60 to 344 kW. The letter after it marks the generation – the B-Series was followed by the C-Series, which the manufacturer states delivers roughly 5% more power. Suffixes like SR (Short Reach, a shorter tail swing for confined sites) mark further variants.

Tier 4 Final emissions standards marked a turning point: newer models meet it via cooled exhaust gas recirculation and a diesel oxidation catalyst, without a particulate filter. Displacement (3,900 to 15,600 cm³) and cylinder count (4 to 6) are recorded for over 30 models, torque (390 to 998 Nm) for 16.

Buying used, pay attention to boom and dipper bushings, undercarriage track condition, and the tightness of the main and swing pumps. Models such as E130, E175, E215 and E385 appear regularly in the listed inventory – but the trailing number alone says nothing about build year; that's what the serial plate is for.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: New Holland Hydraulic Excavator, – Ohne Dieselpartikelfilter: Abgasnorm Tier 4 Final bei Raupenbaggern erreicht, – Kettenbagger Kurzheck Kobelco, New Holland E200 SR (Beispielangebot, SR/C-Serie)

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelM11-Ccorrect
Power225.9 kWcorrect
Displacement10,799.1 cm³correct
AspirationTurbo Chargedcorrect
Coolant capacity41.6 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity37.9 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance576.1 mmcorrect
Unladen weight49,577.6 kgcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity730.6 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity651.1 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height3,310.1 mmcorrect

More machines with this engine (M11-C, 6)

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 4.6 kW/t (226 kW / 49.6 t)

Stronger than 85% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,650 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the New Holland EC450 have?

The New Holland EC450 delivers 226 kW.

How much does the New Holland EC450 weigh?

The unladen weight is 49,578 kg.

What engine does the New Holland EC450 have?

10,799 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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