EC480 Heavy Duty | Excavators | Overview | Volvo Construction Equipment

Take on the toughest applications

Step inside the EC480 Heavy Duty – built to deliver outstanding results in the toughest applications. The powerful Volvo engine, large capacity bucket and heavy counterweight contribute to faster swing speeds, shorter cycle times and up to 8% more productivity. Fuel efficiency is improved by up to 5% thanks to a host of advanced technology, including the new generation electro-hydraulics (positive). Durable, hard-working and boasting all the operator comfort you would expect from Volvo, this is a machine ready to take on the toughest applications.

Technical specifications for EC480 Heavy Duty

Here are the key specifications for this product model. Want more details? Download the brochure or contact us.

Metric

Imperial

Operating weight	44,900 - 52,900 kg
Gross power	270 kW
...at engine speed	1,800 rpm
Bucket capacity	1.55 - 3.3 m³
Lifting capacity, along undercarriage	17,880 kg
...at reach / height	6 / 1.5 m
Max. digging reach	11,817 mm
Max. digging depth	7,478 mm
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Normal)	230 kN
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Boost)	251 kN
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Normal)	211 kN
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Boost)	230 kN
Overall width	3,440 mm
Tail swing radius	3,880 mm

Based on machine configuration: Long crawler, Boom 7.0m/23’; Arm 3.0m/11’; Shoe 600mm/24”; CWT 9750kg/21,495lb

Engine installed in the machine conforms to the standard “Limits and measurement methods for exhaust pollutants from diesel engines of non-road mobile machinery（CHINA Ⅲ，Ⅳ）”(GB 20891-2014)

Download the EC480 Heavy Duty brochure, with all the details and specifications. (PDF, 1.7MB)

Features & Benefits

Move more for less

Boost the profitability of your operation with the EC480 Heavy Duty. The new generation crawler excavator delivers the perfect combination of more productivity and more fuel efficiency, meaning you can do more – for less.

Industry leading cab

The EC480 Heavy Duty is designed to help operators perform at their best. Boasting the most comfortable cab in the industry, along with a range of features for an enhanced operator experience, the excavator delivers all the comfort and safety you would expect from a Volvo machine.

Solid stability

The EC480 Heavy Duty will dig, lift and swing with confidence and control thanks to a 100mm longer undercarriage, providing rock-solid machine stability.

Take on the tough stuff

Ready to take on the toughest of tasks, the EC480 Heavy Duty is built for hard work. With a robust and reinforced designed, ease of serviceability and the support of a range of Uptime Services, you can count on the highest levels of reliability and uptime.

Keep your Volvo a Volvo!

Only with Volvo attachments do you get what you wanted when you bought a Volvo in the first place – maximum productivity and uptime. Volvo develops and offers a wide range of attachments which brings you unmatched flexibility and versatility, making it easy for you to develop job opportunities and to get the job done with increased productivity. Displayed attachments may not be available in all markets. Consult your dealer for specific availability.