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CAT 424 VS JCB 3DXL PLUS Comparison
CAT 424
₹ 34 L - 34.99 L
VS
JCB 3DXL PLUS
₹ 30 L - 33 L
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CAT 424
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB 3DXL PLUS
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
JCB 444,CRDI
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
JCB 444,CRDI
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
7620 kg
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
7620 kg
Transport Length
5708 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5708 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
2350 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
510 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
510 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2870 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2870 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2766 mm
2740 mm
Dump Height
2766 mm
2740 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
4015 mm
3320 mm
Load Over Height
4015 mm
3320 mm
Dump Angle
46 degree
38 degree
Dump Angle
46 degree
38 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3540 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3540 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
5635 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
5635 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1150 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1150 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
5959 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
5959 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
4770 mm
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
4770 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
4180 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
4180 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
5970 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
5970 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
185 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
3257 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
3257 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
1490 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
114 Lpm
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
114 Lpm
System Pressure
245
160
System Pressure
245
160
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
130 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
15 Ltr
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
15 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
23 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
23 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
130 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
15 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Power track steering
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Power track steering
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
8640 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
8640 mm
System Pressure
245
160
System Pressure
245
160
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Parking Brakes
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Hand-operated parking brake — engages disc brakes on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Mechanically applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brake on the transmission output shaft, engaged via a hand lever. This type ensures secure parking even on gradients
Hand-operated parking brake — engages disc brakes on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Drive axle rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rear Axle Description
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Drive axle rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
37 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
37 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
9 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
9 Km/h
CAT 424
Pros
- High torque and advanced Cat C3.6 engine deliver strong performance while optimizing fuel use (up to ~20 % savings with Eco Mode)
- Parallel lift loader arms with high breakout force improve material handling, dump height, and tilt performance.
- Excavator‑style boom offers better reach and bucket rotation for efficient digging and material retention
JCB 3DXL PLUS
Pros
- Advanced Stage 5 JCB engine with turbocharged CRDi technology offers good torque (~440 Nm) and improved fuel efficiency — up to ~12 % better than older engines.
- Heavy-duty boom and dipper design improves durability in tough jobsite conditions.
- Comes with ROPS & FOPS-rated cabin for rollover and falling object protection.