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Komatsu PC400 vs Volvo EC210

The Komatsu PC400 is the heavier machine, at 41.7 t against 20.8 t, and the Komatsu PC400 has more power (257 kW against 115 kW).

The Komatsu PC400 is ahead on: more power, digs deeper, reaches further, dumps higher, more digging or pushing force, bigger fuel tank. The Volvo EC210 is ahead on: turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Komatsu PC400 and the Volvo EC210 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Komatsu PC400

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    Volvo EC210

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At a glance

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

FigureKomatsu PC400Volvo EC210
Operating weight41,740 kg20,760 kg
Gross powerHigher is better270 kW+120%123 kW
Max digging depthHigher is better7.82 m+16%6.73 m
Max digging reachHigher is better12.025 m+21%9.93 m
Max dumping heightHigher is better7.565 m+14%6.65 m
Bucket digging forceHigher is better275 kN+102%136 kN
Fuel tankHigher is better650 L+67%390 L
Tail swing radiusLower is better3.645 m2.85 m+22%
Overall widthLower is better3.43 m2.8 m+18%
Overall height (to top of boom)Lower is better3.635 m2.926 m+20%
Overall length11.94 m9.69 m

All specifications

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Dimensions

Overall length11.94 m9.69 m
Length on ground (transport)6.54 mNot published
Overall height (to top of boom)3.635 mwith grousers2.926 m
Overall width3.43 m2.8 mshoe end to end, 600 mm shoes
Overall height (to top of cab)3.285 mwith grousers2.915 m
Ground clearance, counterweight1.32 m1.011 mwithout shoe grouser
Ground clearance (minimum)0.555 m0.46 mwithout shoe grouser
Tail swing radius3.645 m2.85 m
Track length on ground4.02 m3.37 m
Track length5.055 m4.163 m
Track gauge2.74 m2.2 m
Width of crawler3.34 mNot published
Shoe width0.6 m0.6 mtriple grouser; 700 / 800 mm also listed
Swing centre to rear end3.605 mNot published
Handrail heightNot published3.032 m
Overall height of hoodNot published2.229 m
Overall width of upperstructureNot published2.5 m

Weight

Operating weight41,740 kg600 mm shoes20,760 kg
Operating weight (4,000 kg counterweight)Not published20,960 kgsame build with 4,000 kg counterweight
Ground pressureNot published43.9 kPa

Engine

Engine modelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5Volvo D5E
EmissionsTier 2 / Stage 2 equivalentStage IIIA / Tier 3
Cylinders64
Displacement11 L4.8 L
Gross power270 kW (362 hp)at 1,900 rpm123 kW (167 hp (met))ISO 14396 / SAE J1995, at 2,000 rpm
Net power257 kW (345 hp)at 1,900 rpm115 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

Digging

Max digging depth7.82 m3.38 m arm6.73 m
Max digging reach12.025 m9.93 m
Max reach at ground level11.82 m9.77 m
Max digging height10.915 m9.46 m
Max dumping height7.565 m6.65 m
Bucket capacity1.9 m³heaped; 1.3 to 2.8 m³ offered1,000 L
Bucket digging force275 kNISO 6015136 kN
Arm digging force214 kNISO 601593 kN

Swing, travel and hydraulics

Swing speed9.1 rpm13 rpmmax. slew speed
Travel speeds5.5 / 4.0 / 3.0 km/hNot published
Pump flow690 L/min2 x 200 l/min
Max pressure373 barimplement circuits32.4 MPaimplement circuit

Service capacities

Fuel tank650 L390 L
Engine oil37 L17 L
Hydraulic tank248 L120 L
Cooling system36 L18.5 L
Swing drive20 LNot published
Final drive (each)10.5 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tankNot published260 L
Swing reduction unitNot published5 L
Travel reduction unitNot published2 x 3.5 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published
Hydraulic filter1,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil5,000 hoursNot published
Hydraulic oil changeNot published6,000 hours'up to'

Performance

Max depth cut for 2,440 mm level bottomNot published6.54 m
Max vertical wall digging depthNot published6.09 m
Min front swing radiusNot published3.64 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 (high)Not published5.6 km/h
Travel speed (low)Not published3.4 km/h
Max drawbar pullNot published172 kN
GradeabilityNot published35°

Hydraulics

Pilot system max flowNot published18 L/mingear pump
Max pressure, travelNot published32.4 MPa
Max pressure, swingNot published28.4 MPa
Max pressure, pilot circuitNot published3.9 MPa

Undercarriage

Track shoesNot published2 x 46
Link pitchNot published0.19 m
Bottom rollersNot published2 x 7
Top rollersNot published2 x 2

Sources: Komatsu PC400-8R brochure CEN00273-05 (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.

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Komatsu PC400Volvo EC210Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Komatsu PC400 vs Volvo EC210: questions

Which is bigger, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

By operating weight the Komatsu PC400 is the biggest at 41.7 t, then the Volvo EC210 at 20.8 t.

Which has more power, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC400: Komatsu PC400 270 kW (362 hp), Volvo EC210 123 kW (167 hp (met)) (gross power), a 120% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC400: Komatsu PC400 7.82 m, Volvo EC210 6.73 m (max digging depth), a 16% difference.

Which reaches further, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC400: Komatsu PC400 12.025 m, Volvo EC210 9.93 m (max digging reach), a 21% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Komatsu PC400: Komatsu PC400 650 L, Volvo EC210 390 L (fuel tank), a 67% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Volvo EC210: Komatsu PC400 3.645 m, Volvo EC210 2.85 m (tail swing radius), a 22% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Komatsu PC400 or Volvo EC210?

The Volvo EC210: Komatsu PC400 3.43 m, Volvo EC210 2.8 m (overall width), a 18% 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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