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JCB 2DX VS PRL 4CX Comparison
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
VS
PRL 4CX
₹ 32 L - 34.99 L
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JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
PRL 4CX
From ₹ 32 Lakh
Engine
Model
BSIII diesel engine
4CX
Model
BSIII diesel engine
4CX
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
3200 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
97 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
97 HP
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
430 Nm
Maximum Torque
203 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
4-speed PowerShift
Transmission Type
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
4-speed PowerShift
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8359 kg
Max Operating Weight
5220 kg
8359 kg
Transport Length
5500 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5500 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2360 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
1912 mm
2360 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
3650 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2070 mm
3650 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2300 mm
2690 mm
Dump Height
2300 mm
2690 mm
Max Pay Load
800 kg
4200 kg
Max Pay Load
800 kg
4200 kg
Load Over Height
2740 mm
2900 mm
Load Over Height
2740 mm
2900 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3000 mm
3050 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4500 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
1834 kgf
4500 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1120 mm
1200 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
2.6 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
2.6 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4600 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
3370 kgf
4600 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
2690 mm
Max Dig Depth
3020 mm
2690 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4000 mm
Max Load Over Height
2830 mm
4000 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5200 mm
Max Working Height
3880 mm
5200 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
180 mm
Bucket Rotation
205 mm
180 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3300 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
1750 kgf
3300 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
4638 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
4638 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Gear/Variable displacement
Pump Type
Gear, double pump
Gear/Variable displacement
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
130 Lpm
Pump Flow
70.4 Lpm
130 Lpm
System Pressure
125
210
System Pressure
125
210
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
180 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
180 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11 Ltr
Engine Oil
8 Ltr
11 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
10 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Transmission Oil
16 Ltr
15 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
160 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
60 Ltr
160 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
135 Ltr
Fuel Tank
60 Ltr
135 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
20 Ltr
Coolant Oil
13.5 Ltr
20 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
7000 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
10300 mm
7000 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
Oil-immersed multi-disc
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
Oil-immersed multi-disc
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Mechanical / Hand
Parking Brakes
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Mechanical / Hand
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
12.5/80-18
Standard Front Type
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
12.5/80-18
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
19.5L-24
Standard Rear Type
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
19.5L-24
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Heavy-duty, differential lock
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short propshaft from gear box
Heavy-duty, differential lock
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Oscillating, load-sensing
Front Axle Description
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Oscillating, load-sensing
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
38 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
28 Km/h
38 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
22 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
7 Km/h
22 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
PRL 4CX
Pros
- Works as both loader + excavator in one machine (reduces equipment need).
- Strong engine with good torque for digging and lifting
- Spacious cab with ergonomic controls, good visibility. (JCB reputation)