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CAT 424 VS JCB 2DX Comparison
CAT 424
₹ 34 L - 34.99 L
VS
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
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CAT 424
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
BSIII diesel engine
Model
Cat C3.6* 55 kW Electronic
BSIII diesel engine
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3200 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
3200 cc
Engine Power
75 HP
49 HP
Engine Power
75 HP
49 HP
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
203 Nm
Maximum Torque
424 Nm
203 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Transmission Type
4 forward and 4 reverse gears
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
5220 kg
Max Operating Weight
8760 kg
5220 kg
Transport Length
5708 mm
5500 mm
Transport Length
5708 mm
5500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
1912 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2242 mm
1912 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
330 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
454 mm
330 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2070 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2928 mm
2070 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2766 mm
2300 mm
Dump Height
2766 mm
2300 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
800 kg
Load Over Height
4015 mm
2740 mm
Load Over Height
4015 mm
2740 mm
Dump Angle
46 degree
44 degree
Dump Angle
46 degree
44 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3000 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3473 mm
3000 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
1834 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5370 kgf
1834 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1120 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
2735 mm
1120 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
3370 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3750 kgf
3370 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
3020 mm
Max Dig Depth
4707 mm
3020 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
2830 mm
Max Load Over Height
4505 mm
2830 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
3880 mm
Max Working Height
4394 mm
3880 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
1750 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3570 kgf
1750 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3586 kg
1490 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Gear, double pump
Pump Type
Variable-Flow, Axial Piston
Gear, double pump
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
Pump Flow
132 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
System Pressure
245
125
System Pressure
245
125
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
60 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
8 Ltr
Engine Oil
9 Ltr
8 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
16.5 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
14 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
42 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
160 Ltr
60 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Steering Type
Front Wheel Steering
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
10300 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
12.2 mm
10300 mm
System Pressure
245
125
System Pressure
245
125
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
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
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, oil‑immersed multi‑disc brakes mounted on the rear axle.
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
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 disc brake located 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 disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Front Type
12 × 16.5 – 12 PR
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9-28
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Heavy-duty, differential-locking rear axle for better traction in muddy or uneven ground.
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque 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 rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Axle Description
Rigid, fixed front axle for load stability.
2WD 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
28 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
37 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
13 Km/h
7 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 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