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JCB 3DX Xtra VS ACE AX-124 Comparison
JCB 3DX Xtra
₹ 25.97 L - 32.99 L
VS
ACE AX-124
₹ 23 L - 31 L
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JCB 3DX Xtra
From ₹ 25.97 Lakh
ACE AX-124
From ₹ 23 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 430
KIRLOSKAR 4R1190NA1
Model
JCB 430
KIRLOSKAR 4R1190NA1
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3783 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3783 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
300 Nm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
-
Synchro shuttle transmission with torque converter and 4 forward + 4 reverse gears
Transmission Type
-
Synchro shuttle transmission with torque converter and 4 forward + 4 reverse gears
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7630 kg
8040 kg
Max Operating Weight
7630 kg
8040 kg
Transport Length
6100 mm
6200 mm
Transport Length
6100 mm
6200 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
2500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
2500 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
350 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
350 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
2900 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
2900 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2930 mm
2760 mm
Dump Height
2930 mm
2760 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1900 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1900 kg
Load Over Height
3370 mm
3340 mm
Load Over Height
3370 mm
3340 mm
Dump Angle
41 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
41 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3640 mm
3630 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3640 mm
3630 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5516 kgf
4950 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5516 kgf
4950 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
930 mm
1220 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
930 mm
1220 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
6264 kgf
4950 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6264 kgf
4950 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
5050 mm
4250 mm
Max Dig Depth
5050 mm
4250 mm
Max Load Over Height
4350 mm
3340 mm
Max Load Over Height
4350 mm
3340 mm
Max Working Height
6010 mm
5470 mm
Max Working Height
6010 mm
5470 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.3 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.3 Cu.m
0.24 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
175 mm
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
175 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3341 kgf
4000 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3341 kgf
4000 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1584 kg
1900 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1584 kg
1900 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
variable‑displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
variable‑displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Flow
148 Lpm
118 Lpm
Pump Flow
148 Lpm
118 Lpm
System Pressure
160
210
System Pressure
160
210
Hydraulic Oil
92 Ltr
80 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
92 Ltr
80 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
11 Ltr
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
11 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
12 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
12 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
17 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
17 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
92 Ltr
80 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
92 Ltr
80 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
150 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
150 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20.5 Ltr
14 Ltr
Coolant Oil
20.5 Ltr
14 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power track steering
Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control
Steering Type
Power track steering
Hydrostatic steering for reliability and better control
Turning Circle Diameter
9700 mm
4400 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
9700 mm
4400 mm
System Pressure
160
210
System Pressure
160
210
Service Brake Type
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes at the rear wheels, operated by twin pedals
Service Brake Type
JCB ‘Q’ brakes, hydraulically actuated, dual line, self adjusting (compensated), oil immersed, multi-disc type on the rear axle, well protected from dirt, water etc. requiring no maintenance. Operated
Hydraulically actuated wet disc brakes at the rear wheels, operated by twin pedals
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Mechanically actuated disc brakes
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Mechanically actuated disc brakes
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16 PR
9.00 x 16 – 16 PR
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16 PR
9.00 x 16 – 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28-12 PR
16.90 - 28 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28-12 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
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16º
Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive
Front Axle Description
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16º
Rigid axle with CARRARO planetary drive
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
14 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
14 Km/h
JCB 3DX Xtra
Pros
- Powerful Stage 5‑430 diesel engine with ~440 Nm torque delivers strong digging and loading ability.
- Up to ~10 % lower fuel consumption compared with older models due to features like Auto Stop, Auto Idle, and variable displacement hydraulics.
- Easy Shift Gear and Semi‑Kick Down Switch make gear changes smoother.
ACE AX-124
Pros
- Generally lower purchase price compared to some competitors like Manitou or Caterpillar in the same class
- 74 HP Tata diesel engine provides sufficient power for most medium construction tasks.
- Loader shovel size around 1.1 m³ — often larger than some competing models.