Komatsu PC210 vs Volvo EC210

The Volvo EC210 is the heavier machine, at 20.8 t against 20.5 t, and the Komatsu PC210 has more power (123 kW against 115 kW).

The Komatsu PC210 is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank. The Volvo EC210 is ahead on: digs deeper, reaches further, faster, turns tighter, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Komatsu PC210 and the Volvo EC210 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Komatsu PC210	Volvo EC210
Operating weight	20,500 kg	20,760 kg
Net powerHigher is better	123 kW+7%	115 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better	6.515 m	6.73 m+3%
Max digging reachHigher is better	9.86 m	9.93 m+1%
Max dumping heightHigher is better	7.16 m+8%	6.65 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better	149 kN+10%	136 kN
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L+3%	390 L
Travel speed (high)Higher is better	5.5 km/h	5.6 km/h+2%
Tail swing radiusLower is better	2.9 m	2.85 m+2%
Overall height (to top of boom)Lower is better	3.005 m	2.926 m+3%
Overall length	9.55 m	9.69 m

All specifications

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FigureKomatsu PC210 Volvo EC210

Dimensions

Overall length9.55 m9.69 m

Length on ground (transport)4.825 mNot published

Overall height (to top of boom)3.005 m2.926 m

Overall width2.8 m2.8 mshoe end to end, 600 mm shoes

Overall height (to top of cab)3.045 m2.915 m

Ground clearance, counterweight1.085 m1.011 mwithout shoe grouser

Ground clearance (minimum)0.44 m0.46 mwithout shoe grouser

Tail swing radius2.9 m2.85 m

Track length on ground3.275 m3.37 m

Track length4.07 m4.163 m

Track gauge2.2 m2.2 m

Width of crawler2.8 mNot published

Shoe width0.6 m0.6 mtriple grouser; 700 / 800 mm also listed

Grouser height0.026 mNot published

Machine cab height2.095 mNot published

Machine cab width2.71 mNot published

Swing centre to rear end2.86 mNot published

Handrail heightNot published3.032 m

Overall height of hoodNot published2.229 m

Overall width of upperstructureNot published2.5 m

Working range

Max digging height10.065 m9.46 m

Max dumping height7.16 m6.65 m

Max digging depth6.515 m6.73 m

Max vertical wall digging depth5.81 m6.09 m

Max digging reach9.86 m9.93 m

Max reach at ground level9.68 m9.77 m

Min front swing radius2.99 m3.64 m

Performance

Bucket capacity1 m³1,000 L

Bucket digging force149 kN136 kN

Arm digging force108 kN93 kN

Bucket digging force (SAE)132 kNNot published

Arm digging force (SAE)103 kNNot published

Swing speed12.4 min-113 rpmmax. slew speed

Travel speed (high)5.5 km/hAuto-shift; mid 4.1 km/h, low 3.0 km/h5.6 km/h

Max drawbar pull178 kN18,200 kgf172 kN

Gradeability35°70%35°

Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottomNot published6.54 m

Bucket digging force (SAE J1179)Not published123 kNnormal, 2.9 m HD arm, direct fit bucket

Arm digging force (SAE J1179)Not published90 kNnormal, 2.9 m HD arm, direct fit bucket

Max swing torqueNot published69.1 kN/m

Travel speed (low)Not published3.4 km/h

Weight

Operating weight20,500 kg20,760 kg

Operating weight (700 mm shoes)20,900 kgNot published

Operating weight (800 mm shoes)21,100 kgNot published

Operating weight (500 mm shoes)20,400 kgNot published

Ground pressure46.8 kPaPC210-10M0, 600 mm shoes; 0.48 kgf/cm243.9 kPa

Operating weight (4,000 kg counterweight)Not published20,960 kgsame build with 4,000 kg counterweight

Engine

Engine modelKomatsu SAA6D107E-1Volvo D5E

EmissionsEU Stage 3A emission equivalentStage IIIA / Tier 3

Cylinders64

Bore107 mmNot published

Stroke124 mmNot published

Displacement6.7 L4.8 L

Gross power123 kW (165 HP)SAE J1995, at 2000 min-1123 kW (167 hp (met))ISO 14396 / SAE J1995, at 2,000 rpm

Net power123 kW (165 HP)115 kW (156 hp (met))ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 2,000 rpm

Bore x strokeNot published108 x 130 mm

Max torqueNot published670 Nmat 1,600 rpm

Hydraulics

Pump flow475 L/min2 x 200 l/min

Max pressure37.3 MPa (380 kgf/cm2)32.4 MPaimplement circuit

Max pressure, swing28.9 MPa (295 kgf/cm2)Relief valve setting28.4 MPa

Working modes6Selectable working modesNot published

Pilot system max flowNot published18 L/mingear pump

Max pressure, travelNot published32.4 MPa

Max pressure, pilot circuitNot published3.9 MPa

Undercarriage

Track rollers (each side)7PC210-10M0 (LC: 9)Not published

Carrier rollers (each side)2Not published

Track shoes (each side)45PC210-10M0 (LC: 49)Not published

Track shoesNot published2 x 46

Link pitchNot published0.19 m

Bottom rollersNot published2 x 7

Top rollersNot published2 x 2

Service capacities

Fuel tank400 L390 L

Cooling system21.8 LCoolant18.5 L

Engine oil23.1 LRefill capacity ("Engine")17 L

Final drive (each)3.3 LNot published

Swing drive5.3 LNot published

Hydraulic tank135 L120 L

Hydraulic system, with tankNot published260 L

Swing reduction unitNot published5 L

Travel reduction unitNot published2 x 3.5 L

Service intervals

Hydraulic oil filter2,500 hoursKomatsu: 2.5 times the earlier 1,000 hNot published

Hydraulic oil changeNot published6,000 hours'up to'

Sources: Komatsu PC210/210LC-10M0 brochure CEN00820-03 (Komatsu Middle East) · Volvo EC210 Tier 3 product guide, Ref. 20063623_B English-30 (2026.10), linked from Volvo CE Middle East

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Komatsu PC210Volvo EC210Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Komatsu PC210 vs Volvo EC210: questions

Which is bigger, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

By operating weight the Volvo EC210 is the biggest at 20.8 t, then the Komatsu PC210 at 20.5 t.

Which has more power, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC210: Komatsu PC210 123 kW (165 HP), Volvo EC210 115 kW (156 hp (met)) (net power), a 7% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

The Volvo EC210: Komatsu PC210 6.515 m, Volvo EC210 6.73 m (max digging depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

The Volvo EC210: Komatsu PC210 9.86 m, Volvo EC210 9.93 m (max digging reach), a 1% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC210: Komatsu PC210 400 L, Volvo EC210 390 L (fuel tank), a 3% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Komatsu PC210 or Volvo EC210?

The Volvo EC210: Komatsu PC210 2.9 m, Volvo EC210 2.85 m (tail swing radius), a 2% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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