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Volvo ECR38

Series: Volvo Mini Excavator

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The ECR38 from Volvo is part of the Volvo Mini Excavator series. The engine delivers 28 hp (20.1 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,642 cm³. Torque is 103 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 3,336.2 kg. Ground clearance is 292.6 mm. The tank holds 49.2 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,300 rpm. The pump delivers 94.3 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 48.1 litres. Working pressure is 240.1 bar. The cooling system holds 5.3 litres. The oil fill is 7.2 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the D1,6. The Volvo Mini Excavator series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 15.2 to 63.9 hp; the ECR38 sits in the lower part of that range with 28 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the EC30 below it with 27.2 hp and the EC35C above it with 36.8 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 modelD1.6correct
Power28 hp (20.1 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque103correct
Speed at max. torque1,300 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement1,642 cm³correct
AspirationNaturalcorrect
Coolant capacity5.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity7.2 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance292.6correct
Unladen weight3,336.2 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow94.3 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity48.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure240.1 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity49.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height2,441.4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6 kW/t (20 kW / 3.3 t)

Stronger than 62% 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 ECR38 have?

The Volvo ECR38 delivers 28 hp.

How much does the Volvo ECR38 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,336 kg.

What engine does the Volvo ECR38 have?

3 cylinders, 1,642 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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