Volvo ECR305CL
Series: Volvo Hydraulic Excavator
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Volvo EC Excavators: What the Letters C, D and E Actually Mean
At Volvo, EC denotes a crawler excavator ("Excavator, Crawler"). The "Volvo Hydraulic Excavator" bucket holds 53 models from the EC140E to the EC340, spanning 68 to 392 kW — the number after EC marks the size class, with lower numbers for lighter machines and higher ones for heavier machines.
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The trailing letter marks the generation: the C-Series (including EC160C, EC210C, EC240C) was built into the early 2010s, the D-Series (including EC220D) followed as an efficiency-focused generation, and the current E-Series (including EC160E, EC220E) builds on the D-Series technology with further gains in fuel consumption and operator comfort.
The range's spread shows in displacement (3,900 to 16,100 cm³, 4 to 6 cylinders) and torque (390 to 2,570 Nm) — from compact to heavy crawler excavators.
When buying used, generation matters as much as hours on the clock: parts, software and emissions stage differ between the C-, D- and E-Series even when the base designation (e.g. EC220) stays the same.
In short: number = size, trailing letter = generation — together they form the complete model designation.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Hydraulic Excavator, – Volvo D-Series middleweight excavators are 'D'esigned for efficiency, – EC27C, Volvo C series, – EC220E | Excavators | Volvo Construction Equipment
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | D6E EAE3correct |
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| Power | 207.8 hp (143.2 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,095.6 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 509correct |
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Working data
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 389.9 lcorrect |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 389.9 lcorrect |
Other data
| Cab height | 3,429correct |
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More machines with this engine (D6E EAE3, 3)
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo ECR305CL have?
The Volvo ECR305CL delivers 208 hp.
What engine does the Volvo ECR305CL have?
6 cylinders, 7,096 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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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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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Excavator in 3D section
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