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JCB 2DX VS Manitou TLB 740S Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
Manitou TLB 740S
₹ 22 L - 24 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Manitou TLB 740S
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
Kirloskar 4R1040T
Model
BSIII diesel engine
Kirloskar 4R1040T
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4160 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
76 HP
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
4‑speed forward and 4‑speed reverse manual/gear
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
4‑speed forward and 4‑speed reverse manual/gear
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7500 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
7500 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
7338 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
7338 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2235 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2235 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
330 mm
400 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2770 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
2770 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2300 mm
2708 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
2708 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1384 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
1384 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3310 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
3310 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
57 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
57 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3550 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3550 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4685 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4685 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1282 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1282 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4685 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4685 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4741 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
4741 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
3553 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
3553 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
3762 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
3762 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
194 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
194 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3946 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3946 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1384 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
1384 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
hydraulic pump type
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
hydraulic pump type
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
119 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
119 Lpm
System Pressure
125
225
System Pressure
125
225
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
90 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
120 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
120 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
16 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
16 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.
Reliable hydraulically assisted 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.
Reliable hydraulically assisted power steering
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
14400 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
14400 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
Self-actuating and self-adlustmg, high capauty, sealed, wet 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
Self-actuating and self-adlustmg, high capauty, sealed, wet disc brakes
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
wet, self‑adjusting disc brakes
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
wet, self‑adjusting disc brakes
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9 x16-16 PR, 125x18-12 PR/9 x16 ~ 16 PR
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
9 x16-16 PR, 125x18-12 PR/9 x16 ~ 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9X28-12PR
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
14 x 25 - 20 PR, 16.9X28-12PR
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rear Drive Axle ngidly mounted with out-board planetary final drives for easy maintenance
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Rear Drive Axle ngidly mounted with out-board planetary final drives for easy maintenance
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front-steer Axle with 16' osulation for maximum ground contact m undulated conditions
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front-steer Axle with 16' osulation for maximum ground contact m undulated conditions
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
19 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
19 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
Manitou TLB 740S
Pros
- Strong 76 HP engine and robust hydraulics deliver consistent output across digging, lifting and loading tasks.
- Manitou has a dealer network in many regions (including India) with support for parts and service.
- Comes with safety locks like Bomm & Swing, ROPS‑compatible cabin design, and effective braking / steering systems.