Used Volvo EC480 Excavator for Sale

Buying the Volvo EC480: Condition, Hours and Configuration

The listing covers a Volvo EC480 at 1300 hours, configured as a 48.5 Tons unit. The HMP unit-specific pre-purchase inspection was completed before listing, and the report travels with the sale. Buyers in Africa, Latin America and Middle East can review the file first, watch the machine live on camera, and only then decide on deposit, which is how a used excavator purchase should work.

The Volvo D13E Under the Hood

The Volvo D13E delivers 265 kW (355 HP) in this Volvo EC480. The power unit is inspected for compression, pressure and temperature performance, with results logged in the dated report. The machine meets Tier 3 / China Stage III, uses the Full Hydrostatic, and the hour meter's 1300 hours reading is confirmed against the ECU history as part of the audit process.

Excavation Envelope and Cycle Speeds

On the dig cycle, this Volvo EC480 reaches 4.68 m below grade with 7.24 m of horizontal reach and 68 kN of bucket force. The hydraulic system operates at 34.3 MPa, and the 2.5 m³ bucket is the standard fitment. Swing speed of 11.5 rpm keeps the loader cycle flowing. The inspection documents hydraulic pressures at every function with time-stamped readings.

Track Running Gear: Shoes, Length and Pressure

This Volvo EC480 runs 450 mm shoes across 3.65 m of track at 32 kPa ground pressure. The undercarriage report records Good condition, healthy links and bushings (450 mm shoes), with each wear item measured and photographed. Track tension and alignment were set during the audit, and seal condition was checked on the rollers and idlers. The 48.5 Tons unit stays planted on fill and soft material with this footprint.

Applications and Markets for This excavator

The Volvo EC480 is configured for mining and quarry and trenching work, and HMP has active sales into Africa, Latin America and Middle East for this machine class. The 2.5 m³ bucket and the 48.5 Tons platform match the standard duty cycles, and the inspection file documents the machine's condition for buyers who cannot fly to the yard. The machine can be shown live on video, and the written quote is confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed.

Inspection File and Verification

Verification for this Volvo EC480 works in layers: the dated unit-specific inspection material, the hour-meter evidence, where available on the 1300 hour reading, and a live walk-around where the serial number and meter are shown on camera. The engine serial is cross-checked against the chassis plate. An independent inspection may be coordinated when the inspector, yard access, and buyer requirements allow before loading for buyers who want an independent opinion.

Shipping This Volvo EC480: CIF Terms and Documents

The CIF quote for this Volvo EC480 is itemized: ocean freight, port handling, documentation and insurance, confirmed after your enquiry is reviewed and locked for seven days. The machine ships from Shanghai with the full export packet, and the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading are prepared per the destination. Status updates are shared during transit.

Service Records and Component History

The 1300 hour reading on this Volvo EC480 reflects a machine that has passed its first service cycle, and the maintenance record in the file documents the checks completed at the yard. The HMP report logs the engine oil analysis, filter condition and fluid levels with dated photos. For a used excavator, the value is in this paper trail, and it travels with the sale.

Why This Volvo EC480 Sits Where It Does in Value

This Volvo EC480 at 1300 hours has passed its break-in and first service cycle while absorbing the largest depreciation step. The Volvo D13E and the working components remain inside their service horizon, and the machine is priced against its documented condition. Buyers in the 48.5 Tons class get the production capacity at a fraction of new-unit cost.

The Volvo EC480 in Continuous Production

The production profile of this Volvo EC480 is built around the 2.5 m³ bucket and the swing rate of 11.5 rpm. The machine digs to 4.68 m and loads through 7.24 m of reach with 68 kN of force at the bucket. The hydraulic system at 34.3 MPa is function-tested in the audit, and the cycle figures are the ones recorded in the file.