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Sell Your Volvo EC480 Very Large Excavator
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What Is Your Volvo EC480 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used Volvo EC480 at $329,500–$720,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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High
| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $598,000–$720,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $496,000–$598,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $412,000–$496,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $329,500–$450,000 |
Check the full Volvo EC480 spec sheet.
Volvo EC480 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Volvo D11E 373 hp
- Operating weight
- 100,310 lb
- Size class
- Very Large
- Years produced
- 2018-present
- Max Dig Depth
- 25.7 ft
- Fuel tank
- 348 gal
Checked against EC480E (US page, archived 2022).
Full Volvo EC480specifications →Which Volvo EC480 Do You Have?
The Volvo EC480 was built from 2018 to today. Give the year from the serial plate.
What to Include With Your Volvo EC480
Seen most often on a Volvo EC480; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
- Shear
How the Volvo EC480 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo EC480 | 100,310 lb | 373 | 25.7 ft | $329,500–$720,000 |
| CAT 349 | 105,200 lb | 424 | 25.1 ft | $48,000–$415,000 |
| Komatsu PC490 | 107,850 lb | 359.4 | 28.2 ft | $255,000–$520,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the CAT 349, the Volvo EC480 is 4,890 lb lighter, has 51 less hp and has 0.6 ft more max dig depth.
Against the Komatsu PC490, the Volvo EC480 is 7,540 lb lighter, has 13.6 more hp and has 2.5 ft less max dig depth.
In Volvo's excavators lineup, the next size down is the Volvo EC380.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volvo EC480 still made?
Yes. The Volvo EC480 has been built since 2018.
What is the Volvo EC480 used for?
The Volvo EC480 is mostly put to work on mining, major quarrying, heavy demolition.