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Volvo EC650 VS JCB 520X LC Comparison
Volvo EC650
₹ 24-43L*
VS
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45-64.99L*
Volvo EC650
₹24L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
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Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Volvo EC650
JCB X12 diesel engine
Model
Volvo EC650
JCB X12 diesel engine
Gross Power
284 kw
298 kw
Gross Power
284 kw
298 kw
Net Power
270 kw
285 kw
Net Power
270 kw
285 kw
Engine Power
386 HP
400 HP
Engine Power
386 HP
400 HP
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
11000 cc
Engine Displacement
11980 cc
11000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1850 Nm
2100 Nm
Max Torque
1850 Nm
2100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
64900 kg
55300 kg
Operating Weight
64900 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
55300 kg
Machine Weight
61500 kg
55300 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
8000 kg
Counter Weight
9500 kg
8000 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
95 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
720 L/min
700 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
620 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
300 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
7000 mm
Max Digging Depth
8400 mm
7000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
6500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7500 mm
6500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
7000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
13100 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
9800 mm
Max Dumping Height
7200 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
11500 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
7.0 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
7.0 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2950 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
350 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
380 kN
350 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
290 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
1100 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
350 litres
400 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
90 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
42 litres
40 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
25 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
2300 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4370 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4370 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
603 mm
Ground Clearance
400 mm
603 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
3881 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 880 mm
3881 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
13280 mm
11500 mm
Overall Length
13280 mm
11500 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
3500 mm
Overall Width
4150 mm
3500 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
3800 mm
Overall Height
4650 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
3500 mm
Cab Height
3800 mm
3500 mm
Boom Height
4.900 m
4 m
Boom Height
4.900 m
4 m
Track Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Width
800 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
3 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
8.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
280 kN
Drawbar Pull
520 kN
280 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.2 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.8
3.4
Bucket Options
3.8
3.4
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Display Type
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Alternator Output
120 A
100 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Volvo EC650
Pros
- Large bucket capacity (~3.2–4.4 m³) suitable for heavy earthmoving and quarry work.
- Robust undercarriage and planetary final drives typical of large Volvo excavators of the era.
- Older EC650 machines often have durable components and parts that can be sourced in secondary markets.
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
