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Volvo EC480E

Series: Volvo Hydraulic Excavator

Source: https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/our-offer/crawler-excavato

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The EC480E from Volvo is part of the Volvo Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 386.2 hp (283.1 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,801.6 cm³. Torque is 1,928.1 Nm. The engine fitted is the Volvo D13J. The Volvo Hydraulic Excavator series covers 53 models. Rated output within it ranges from 99.4 to 534.3 hp; the EC480E sits in the upper part of that range with 386.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EC480D below it with 365 hp and the EC700CL above it with 470.4 hp. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 7 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelVolvo D13Jcorrect
Power386.2 hp (283.1 kW)correct
Torque1,928.1correct
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,801.6 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length11,695.2correct

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Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo EC480E have?

The Volvo EC480E delivers 386 hp.

What engine does the Volvo EC480E have?

6 cylinders, 12,802 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.
  • 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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Other models in this series

EC140BLC

EC140BLCM

EC140E

EC140LC

EC140LCM

EC160BLC

EC160C

EC160E

EC180BLC

EC180CL

EC210BLC

EC210BNC

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