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XCMG XE380GK 38-Tonne Excavator: Specs, Configurations & Quote Price
Published export specifications for the XE380GK, how the 38-tonne class divides utility and production work, and the configuration details that set its price.
The 38-tonne class marks a dividing line in excavator purchasing. Work that a 20-tonne machine cannot reach often moves up to this size, while a 50-tonne unit exceeds what many projects actually need. The XCMG XE380GK sits in that band, positioned for quarry extraction, bulk earthworks, road and bridge construction, and heavy municipal work. Its published figures describe a machine built around a 254 kW engine, a two-pump hydraulic system, and a working envelope reaching just over 7.1 metres of digging depth.
Specifications only become useful when read against the job. The figures below come from XCMG’s published export specification for the XE380GK. Buyers inspecting a used unit should still confirm the plate, build year, and emission configuration, because published tables differ between specification versions and measuring standards.
Key specifications at a glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 38,500 kg |
| Standard bucket capacity | 1.9 m³ |
| Optional bucket capacity | 2.1 m³ |
| Engine rated power | 254 kW at 1,900 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 1,520 N·m at 1,200 rpm |
| Displacement | 8.9 L, six cylinders |
| Bucket digging force | 292 kN |
| Arm digging force | 209 kN |
| Maximum digging depth | 7,147 mm |
| Maximum digging height | 10,508 mm |
| Maximum dumping height | 7,300 mm |
| Maximum digging radius | 10,968 mm |
| Travel speed, high and low | 5.6 and 3.3 km/h |
| Swing speed | 9.6 r/min |
| Gradeability | 35 degrees |
| Ground pressure | 69.5 kPa |
| Main pump flow | 2 x 310 L/min |
| Main relief pressure | 34.3 MPa, boosted to 37 MPa |
| Fuel tank | 570 L |
| Hydraulic tank | 320 L |
Transport dimensions are 11,395 mm long, 3,190 mm wide, and 3,715 mm high, with a tail swing radius of 3,620 mm. The standard boom measures 6,400 mm and the standard arm 2,900 mm. A shorter 2,670 mm arm is offered with the 2.1 m³ bucket, trading reach for breakout force and cycle speed.
Engine and hydraulic package
The engine is a Cummins QSL unit displacing 8.9 litres, six cylinders, turbocharged and air-to-air intercooled, rated at 254 kW at 1,900 rpm. Peak torque of 1,520 N·m arrives at 1,200 rpm, which is the part of the curve that matters in a quarry face. Low-end torque determines how the machine recovers when the bucket loads up mid-swing, and a torque peak that low usually means the operator spends less time waiting for the engine to pull back into its power band.
The hydraulic system runs two variable displacement piston pumps at a combined flow of 620 L/min, with main relief pressure of 34.3 MPa and a boost mode reaching 37 MPa. High flow at high pressure is what allows a 38-tonne machine to push a 1.9 m³ bucket through compacted material without stalling the circuit. Pilot pressure is 3.9 MPa, and the travel and swing circuits work at 34.3 and 26.5 MPa respectively.
Working range and stability
A maximum digging depth of 7,147 mm and a maximum digging radius of 10,968 mm define the excavation envelope. The 10,508 mm digging height and 7,300 mm dumping height correspond to truck loading and to trench work where spoil has to clear a barrier. Minimum swing radius is 4,560 mm, which helps on road projects with limited space.
Ground pressure of 69.5 kPa on 600 mm track shoes is the figure to check against site access. Most prepared working platforms will carry it, while soft ground still needs a bearing layer. Gradeability of 35 degrees covers the usual ramps in pits and on embankments. Travel speeds of 5.6 km/h in high range and 3.3 km/h in low range let the machine reposition between faces without a transporter.
Where the XE380GK fits
An operating weight of 38,500 kg with 292 kN of bucket digging force places this model in production earthmoving rather than utility work. A 1.9 m³ rock bucket is the standard configuration, with a 2.1 m³ general-purpose bucket available as an option. That combination suits quarry stripping, large basement excavation, and long trench runs where cycle count drives cost per cubic metre.
The structure is built for continuous load. XCMG specifies a mining-duty four-wheel track group and a 40-tonne-class swing platform, with a working device service life quoted above 8,000 hours. That figure should be read as a design target. On any individual used machine, actual hours, repair records, and structural condition carry more weight.
Configuration and condition decide the price
Two machines carrying the same XE380GK plate can differ substantially in value. Build year, emission standard, bucket and arm combination, undercarriage wear, hydraulic component condition, and service records all move the number. Units originally delivered to different markets may also carry different engine calibration and after-treatment packages, which affects parts availability and import compliance.
A price quoted from the model name alone is not reliable. Our inspection process checks the serial number against the model record, tests the engine from cold start through full load, measures main pump pressure against the original specification, and records track shoe height, roller play, and structural condition. Buyers receive a report with photographs and a walkaround video before any deposit is paid.
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SHUNFA Machinery has exported used construction machinery for 35 years and ships to more than 100 countries. Inspection, documentation, booking, and customs coordination are handled in one place, with goods dispatched from Anhui, China. Availability of the XE380GK changes with inventory, so the fastest route to a firm price is a direct enquiry.
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