Volvo L90H vs XCMG ZL50GN

The XCMG ZL50GN is the heavier machine, at 17.2 t against 15.1 t.

The XCMG ZL50GN is ahead on: bigger bucket or body.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Volvo L90H and the XCMG ZL50GN drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

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Figure	Volvo L90H	XCMG ZL50GN
Operating weight	15,120 kg	17,150 kg
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.8 m³	3.2 m³+14%

All specifications

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FigureVolvo L90H XCMG ZL50GN

Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.59 m8.35 m

Bucket hinge pin to rear end6.17 mNot published

Wheelbase3.05 m3.3 m

Rear axle to rear bumper1.88 mNot published

Ground clearance0.45 mNot published

Height to top of cab3.28 mNot published

Dump height at reach N (position G)2.132 mNot published

Dump clearance at max lift2.9 mNot published

Bucket bottom height at max lift3.73 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)4.04 mNot published

Operating height5.38 mNot published

Reach at max lift0.99 mNot published

Reach at 45° discharge, position G1.66 mNot published

Digging depth, max dump (S)1.18 mNot published

Digging depth0.112 mNot published

Bucket width2.75 mNot published

Tread width1.96 mNot published

Width over tyres2.49 m20.5 R25 L3 tyresNot published

Clearance circle (diameter)12.24 mNot published

Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.43 mNot published

Turning radius (inside of tyres)2.94 mNot published

Overall widthNot published2.996 mFrom overall dimensions

Overall heightNot published3.515 mFrom overall dimensions

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift57°Not published

Dump angle at full lift45°Not published

Rack back angle at ground level44°Not published

Rack-back angle at carry49°Not published

Max dump angle at ground67°Not published

Articulation angle40°±40°Not published

Weight

Operating weight15,120 kg17,150 kg

Engine

Engine modelVolvo D6E6-cylinder in-line turbo diesel, common railNot published

EmissionsTier 3 / Stage IIIANot published

Gross power134 kW (180 hp)ISO 14396, at 1,600-1,900 rpmNot published

Net power134 kW (180 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,600-1,900 rpmNot published

Max torque800 NmAt 1,600 rpm (gross and net)Not published

Displacement5.7 LNot published

Rated powerNot published162 kW (217 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity2.8 m³3.2 m³

Static tipping load (full turn)10,070 kgNot published

Static tipping load (straight)11,780 kgNot published

Breakout force138 kNNot published

Top speed50 km/hNot published

Total hydraulic cycle time12 sLift 5.7 s, tilt 2.3 s, lower empty 4 sNot published

Rated payloadNot published5,500 kg

Hydraulics

Max pressure310 barNot published

Pump flow171 L/minPump 2, at 10 MPa and 1,900 rpmNot published

Transmission

TransmissionVolvo HTE 125C countershaft powershift (HTL 125 with lock-up), APS automatic 1-4Not published

AxlesVolvo AWB 25 front / AWB 20 rear; 100% front differential lockNot published

Rear axle oscillation13°Not published

Tyres

Tyres20.5 R25 L3Not published

Service capacities

Fuel tank222 LNot published

Cooling system30 LEngine coolantNot published

Hydraulic tank90 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter20 LEngine oilNot published

Differentials and final drives, front35 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, rear27 LNot published

Sources: Volvo L90H product guide (Tier 2/Tier 3 markets) Ref. 20061992_C, 2026.01 · XCMG Global ZL50GN product page (parameters table)