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JCB 2DX VS ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
₹ 25 L - 27 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
4R1190NA
Model
BSIII diesel engine
4R1190NA
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4760 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4760 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
75 HP
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Syncro shift reversing shuttle transmission
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8400 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8400 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
6280 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
6280 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2380 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2380 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
2880 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2880 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2300 mm
3000 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
3000 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1980 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1980 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3510 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3510 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3700 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3700 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5777 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
5777 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
1.2 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
6425 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
6425 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4800 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4800 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4390 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4390 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
6300 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
6300 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
187 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
187 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3250 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3250 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1554 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1554 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Axial Piston Pump
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Axial Piston Pump
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
117 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
117 Lpm
System Pressure
125
225
System Pressure
125
225
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
110 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
110 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
17.1 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
16.5 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
110 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
110 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
134 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
134 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 Power Steering
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 Power Steering
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
11100 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
11100 mm
System Pressure
125
225
System Pressure
125
225
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 dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
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 dual line, self adjusting, oil immersed, multi disc type on rear axle
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Hand-operated caliper disc brakes
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9.00 x 16 - 16PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12PR
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rear Drive Axle With rigidly mounted to chassis
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Drive and Steer Axle
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Drive and Steer Axle
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
36.6 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
36.6 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
7 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
ESCORTS Digmax II 4WD
Pros
- Four‑wheel drive enhances ground grip on soft, uneven, or muddy surfaces — ideal for construction zones.
- Large 1.2 m³ loader bucket, deep 4800 mm digging depth, and high breakout forces deliver good productivity on excavating and loading jobs.
- The ~75 HP engine with 400 Nm torque offers solid pulling and digging strength for medium‑heavy workloads.