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Volvo EC480D

Series: Volvo Hydraulic Excavator

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With the EC480D, Volvo offers a model from the Volvo Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 365 hp (259.5 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,798.3 cm³. Torque is 1,800.1 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 48,300 kg. Ground clearance is 560.8 mm. The tank holds 685.2 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The pump delivers 716.2 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 525 litres. Working pressure is 353 bar. The cooling system holds 60.2 litres. The oil fill is 42 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the D13H. The Volvo Hydraulic Excavator series covers 53 models. Rated output within it ranges from 99.4 to 534.3 hp; the EC480D sits in the upper part of that range with 365 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EC460C below it with 333.6 hp and the EC480E above it with 386.2 hp. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 19 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelD13Hcorrect
Power365 hp (259.5 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque1,800.1correct
Speed at max. torque1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,798.3 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged with Intercoolercorrect
Coolant capacity60.2 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity42 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance560.8correct
Unladen weight48,300 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow716.2 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity525 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure353 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity685.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,291.8correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.4 kW/t (260 kW / 48.3 t)

Stronger than 89% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo EC480D have?

The Volvo EC480D delivers 365 hp.

How much does the Volvo EC480D weigh?

The unladen weight is 48,300 kg.

What engine does the Volvo EC480D have?

6 cylinders, 12,798 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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