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JCB 2DX VS ACE Phantom 4WD Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
ACE Phantom 4WD
₹ 23 L - 24.5 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
ACE Phantom 4WD
From ₹ 23 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
KILOSKAR 4R1040TA
Model
BSIII diesel engine
KILOSKAR 4R1040TA
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
96 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
96 HP
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
377 Nm
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
377 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Synchro‑shuttle transmission with torque converter and synchronized gear box
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Synchro‑shuttle transmission with torque converter and synchronized gear box
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8190 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8190 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
6200 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
6200 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
350 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2900 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2900 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2300 mm
2760 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
2760 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1900 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1900 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3340 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3340 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3630 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3630 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4950 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4950 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1220 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1220 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4950 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4950 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4250 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4250 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
3790 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
3790 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5470 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5470 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
175 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
175 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
2900 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
2900 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1900 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1900 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Gear Pump (commonly used in ACE Phantom 4WD hydraulic system)
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Gear Pump (commonly used in ACE Phantom 4WD hydraulic system)
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
118 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
118 Lpm
System Pressure
125
210
System Pressure
125
210
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
3 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
3 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
17 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
17 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
150 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
150 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control
Steering Type
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
4400 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
4400 mm
System Pressure
125
210
System Pressure
125
210
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, dual line, self-adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water, etc. Operated through independent pedals linked together
Hydraulically Actuated Disc Brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, dual line, self-adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water, etc. Operated through independent pedals linked together
Hydraulically Actuated Disc Brakes
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Mechanically Actuated Disc Brakes For Parking
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Mechanically Actuated Disc Brakes For Parking
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
12.5/80-18-12 PR
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
12.5/80-18-12 PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.90-28-12 PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.90-28-12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Drive & Steer Axle, centrally pivoted
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Drive & Steer Axle, centrally pivoted
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
21 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
21 Km/h
JCB 2DX
Pros
- Ideal for urban construction, tight job sites, and confined spaces due to its smaller size and lighter weight
- Generally more fuel‑efficient and easier to transport than larger backhoe models
- Suitable for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling for smaller jobs or regular maintenance work
ACE Phantom 4WD
Pros
- 4WD traction aids operation on rough or uneven terrain.
- Bigger loader bucket (~1.1 m³) good for material handling.
- Heavier operating weight (~8 t) improves balance and load handling.