Used Volvo 380 Excavator

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Detailed Introduction of Volvo EC380 Series Excavator

The Volvo 380 excavator generally refers to the Volvo EC380 series (including classic variants like EC380DL and the latest upgraded EC380E), a 38-ton class heavy-duty crawler excavator developed and produced by Volvo Construction Equipment, a global top-tier construction machinery manufacturer. It is positioned to balance strong digging performance, ultra-low operating cost and high reliability, and is widely used in heavy-duty construction scenarios around the world.

1. Core Power & Hydraulic Performance

Powertrain: The latest EC380E is equipped with a self-developed Volvo D13J 4-stroke direct-injection diesel engine, which meets Stage V (EU) / Tier 4 Final (North America) / China National VI emission standards. It delivers a rated net power of 235 kW (315 hp) at 1800 rpm, with a peak torque of 1580 N·m at 1300 rpm, showing strong low-speed torque output performance for heavy-load working conditions.
Hydraulic System: It adopts Volvo's proprietary Independent Metering Valve (IMV) electro-hydraulic control technology, which precisely distributes hydraulic flow to each actuator according to actual operation demands, reducing unnecessary hydraulic loss by 20% compared with traditional hydraulic systems, and greatly improving operation responsiveness.
Digging Performance: Its maximum digging reach at ground level is 10.6 m, maximum digging depth is 7.3 m, normal bucket breakout force reaches 248 kN, and maximum arm digging force is 207 kN, which can easily cope with hard rock excavation, ore loading and other harsh scenarios.

2. Structural Durability

The whole machine is designed for extreme working conditions:

The upper frame, X-type lower chassis, boom, arm and standard bucket are all made of high-strength wear-resistant steel, and have passed more than 12,000 hours of extreme load fatigue tests.
The heavy-duty undercarriage is equipped with reinforced idlers, carrier rollers and track shoes, with 30% longer service life than similar products under quarry and mining working conditions.
All key connection parts are equipped with dust-proof and corrosion-proof seals, reducing the failure rate of structural parts during long-term operation.

3. Operator Comfort & Safety

The EC380 series is standard equipped with Volvo's industry-leading CareCab, which has obtained ROPS (Roll-over Protective Structure) and FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) safety certification:

The cab has excellent sound insulation performance, and the internal operating noise is only 70 dB(A) under rated working conditions, which is 5-8 dB lower than most competing products.
It is equipped with a multi-adjustable air suspension heated seat, ergonomically arranged control joysticks, and an 8-inch high-definition color monitor that displays real-time operation data, fault warnings, and rear-view camera images in real time.
The automatic climate control system, USB charging port and multi-function storage space further reduce the fatigue of long-term operation.

4. Fuel Efficiency & Operating Cost

Thanks to the optimized matching of engine and hydraulic system, plus Volvo's exclusive ECO operation mode, the EC380 series reduces fuel consumption by up to 15% compared with the previous generation of products under the same operation efficiency.
The exhaust aftertreatment system does not require forced regeneration during operation, avoiding unexpected downtime.
The extended maintenance interval: engine oil change interval reaches 500 hours, hydraulic oil and filter replacement interval reaches 5000 hours, reducing maintenance cost by more than 20% throughout the life cycle.

5. Main Application Scenarios

The EC380 excavator can adapt to diversified operation demands by matching different attachments:

Quarry and open-pit mining: hard rock excavation, ore loading and transportation
Infrastructure construction: highway and railway foundation excavation, tunnel construction, bridge piling auxiliary operation
Urban construction: large-scale site leveling, demolition operation (with hydraulic breaker/shear)
Port and logistics: bulk cargo loading and unloading, yard finishing

6. Optional Configurations

Users can customize configurations according to actual needs:

Buckets of different specifications: 1.6~2.5 m³ earthmoving bucket, rock bucket, grid bucket
Work equipment: extended boom/arm, quick coupler, hydraulic breaker, timber grapple, ripper
Intelligent configurations: 360° panoramic camera system, on-board weighing system, automatic central lubrication system, telematics system for remote equipment management

Typical Technical Specifications (EC380E Standard Version)

Parameter	Specification
Operating weight	37,200 – 40,800 kg
Max. travel speed	5.5 km/h
Max. gradeability	35°
Fuel tank capacity	620 L
Hydraulic oil capacity	310 L
Max. swing speed	10.2 rpm

Overall, the Volvo EC380 series is one of the most competitive products in the 35-40 ton heavy excavator market, with ultra-high comprehensive performance and low total cost of ownership.

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