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Volvo EC15B

Series: Volvo Mini Excavator

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With the EC15B, Volvo offers a model from the Volvo Mini Excavator series. The engine delivers 19.3 hp (11.6 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 950.4 cm³. Torque is 54.1 Nm. Rated speed is 2,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 1,603 kg. Ground clearance is 210.3 mm. The tank holds 21.2 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,850 rpm. The pump delivers 32.2 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 23.1 litres. Working pressure is 170 bar. The cooling system holds 4.5 litres. The oil fill is 3.8 litres. The engine fitted is the L3E. The Volvo Mini Excavator series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 15.2 to 63.9 hp; the EC15B sits at the bottom of that range with 19.3 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EC20 Variable Width Undercarriage below it with 19.1 hp and the ECR28 above it with 19.6 hp. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelL3Ecorrect
Power19.3 hp (11.6 kW)correct
Rated speed2,800 rpmcorrect
Torque54.1correct
Speed at max. torque1,850 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement950.4 cm³correct
Aspirationnaturalcorrect
Coolant capacity4.5 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity3.8 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance210.3correct
Unladen weight1,603 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow32.2 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity23.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure170 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity21.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,270.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.2 kW/t (12 kW / 1.6 t)

Stronger than 20% of the mini excavators in the register — out of 400 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo EC15B have?

The Volvo EC15B delivers 19.3 hp.

How much does the Volvo EC15B weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,603 kg.

What engine does the Volvo EC15B have?

3 cylinders, 950 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

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  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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