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Volvo L120 vs XCMG ZL50GN

The Volvo L120 is the heavier machine, at 19.6 t against 17.2 t.

The Volvo L120 is ahead on: bigger bucket or body.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Volvo L120 and the XCMG ZL50GN drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Volvo L120

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    XCMG ZL50GN

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At a glance

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

FigureVolvo L120XCMG ZL50GN
Operating weight19,610 kg17,150 kg
Bucket capacityHigher is better3.4 m³+6%3.2 m³

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)8.35 m8.35 m
Length to bucket hinge pin6.66 mStandard boomNot published
Wheelbase3.2 m3.3 m
Height to top of cab3.38 mNot published
Ground clearance0.43 mNot published
Tread width2.07 mNot published
Width over tyres2.67 mNot published
Bucket width3 mNot published
Hinge pin height (max lift)4.1 mStandard boom (long boom 4610 mm)Not published
Dump clearance at max lift2.75 mNot published
Reach at max lift1.35 mNot published
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.59 mNot published
Rear axle to rear bumper2.12 mRear axle centre to rear endNot published
Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.73 mNot published
Clearance circle (bucket)13.11 mNot published
Overall widthNot published2.996 mFrom overall dimensions
Overall heightNot published3.515 mFrom overall dimensions

Weight

Operating weight19,610 kg17,150 kg
Operating weight range19 000 – 21 600 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelVolvo D8LNot published
EmissionsStage II / Tier 3Not published
Cylinders6In-line, turbochargedNot published
Displacement7.8 LNot published
Gross power190 kW (255 hp)ISO 14396 @ 1,700–2,240 rpmNot published
Net power190 kW (255 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 @ 1,700–2,240 rpmNot published
Max torque1,125 NmNot published
Rated powerNot published162 kW (217 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity3.4 m³3.2 m³
Bucket capacity range2.6 – 9.5 m³Not published
Static tipping load (full turn)11,840 kgNot published
Breakout force160 kNNot published
Top speed40 km/hNot published
Rated payloadNot published5,500 kg

Hydraulics

Pump flow128 L/minNot published
Max pressure290 barNot published
Max pressure (pump 2)310 barNot published

Transmission

TransmissionVolvo HTE 206F countershaft powershift, Automatic Power Shift (APS), 4 speedsNot published
1st gear7.2 km/hNot published
2nd gear13.6 km/hNot published
3rd gear28.1 km/hNot published
4th gear40 km/hForward/reverse; limited by ECUNot published

Tyres

Tyres23.5 R25 L3Tyres the dimension table is based onNot published

Service capacities

Fuel tank270 LNot published
Cooling system38 LEngine coolantNot published
Engine oil30 LNot published
Hydraulic tank140 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, front36 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, rear41 LNot published

Sources: Volvo L120H product guide, Tier 3 (20062977-D), from Volvo CE Middle East · XCMG Global ZL50GN product page (parameters table)

Volvo L120 vs XCMG ZL50GN: questions

Which is bigger, the Volvo L120 or XCMG ZL50GN?

By operating weight the Volvo L120 is the biggest at 19.6 t, then the XCMG ZL50GN at 17.2 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Volvo L120 or XCMG ZL50GN?

The Volvo L120: Volvo L120 3.4 m³, XCMG ZL50GN 3.2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 6% 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.

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