48,100 kg389 hpMarket avg. €107k · 3 listed · 1 below market
Asking prices land at €99k – €117k, around 69% above the market average.
This model sits 62% above the class average across 156 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Volvo EC480 listings currently run from €98,850 to €116,700, with a market average around €107,250. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 3 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Volvo EC480 is a large hydraulic crawler excavator in the 48-tonne class, producing 389 hp and equipped with a 2.6 m3 bucket capacity. It has been manufactured continuously since 2005, establishing a long production run that supports broad parts availability and field familiarity. At an operating weight of 48100 kg, it sits firmly in the heavy-duty segment suited to high-volume earthmoving and demanding civil engineering cycles.
Machines in this weight and power class are deployed across large-scale infrastructure projects including motorway construction, dam and reservoir earthworks, deep foundation excavation, and quarry stripping operations. The 2.6 m3 bucket capacity supports high-cycle loading of articulated haulers and rigid dump trucks, making the EC480 productive in applications where material shift volumes are a primary performance driver. Port, rail corridor, and large commercial development groundworks are also representative use cases for this category.
When inspecting a used EC480 or any machine in this class, priority checks should cover undercarriage wear on tracks, rollers, idlers, and sprockets, as these components represent a significant portion of lifecycle cost in heavy excavators. Hydraulic system condition deserves close attention, including hose integrity, cylinder seals, and pump response under load. Engine hours should be verified against service records, and the presence of a documented maintenance history from original ownership is a material positive indicator. Structural inspection of the boom, arm, and slew ring for cracks or abnormal wear patterns is standard practice at this weight class. Machines with OEM telematics data available for review provide an additional layer of operating history verification.
In the European market the EC480 carries an average asking price of EUR 116000, with a typical price range of EUR 112500 to EUR 119500. Direct competitors in this class include the Komatsu PC490 and the Caterpillar 349, both of which are evaluated by buyers alongside the EC480 when sourcing capacity in the 45 to 50 tonne segment. Buyers comparing these three platforms should assess total owning and operating cost profiles, dealer support coverage, and available service history rather than relying on list price alone.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€107k).
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