Head to head
Caterpillar 352F vs Volvo A30G
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 63,671kg.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 63,671kg.
Specifications side by side
| Caterpillar 352F | Volvo A30G | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 115,700lb (~52.5 tonnes) | approx. 52,029lb (23.6 tonnes) |
| Engine | Cat C13 ACERT, 417hp net | - |
| Fuel capacity | 190 US gallons | - |
| Max travel speed | 2.9mph | - |
| Transport dimensions | - | 33ft 9in x 9ft 8in x 11ft 1in |
Sources: Caterpillar 352F, Volvo A30G. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 352F if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 63,671kg
A large excavator for bulk earthmoving and quarry-scale digging rather than site groundworks. Contractors hire it for big-volume dig and load jobs where a mid-size machine would be too slow.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Buy or hire the A30G if...
A mid-size articulated hauler for moving spoil and aggregate over rough or soft haul roads. Quarry and large groundworks contractors hire it for higher-volume material movement than a rigid dumper allows.
Listed by
- Daly Plant Hire Ltd - Tadworth, Kingswood
Common questions
What is the difference between the Caterpillar 352F and the Volvo A30G?
The Caterpillar 352F is the bigger machine by 63,671kg. The Caterpillar 352F is a large hydraulic excavator; the Volvo A30G is a articulated dump truck.
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