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Mahindra Earthmaster SX VS JCB 3DX Super Comparison
Mahindra Earthmaster SX
₹ 23.5 L - 23.99 L
VS
JCB 3DX Super
₹ 34 L - 35.99 L
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Mahindra Earthmaster SX
From ₹ 23.5 Lakh
JCB 3DX Super
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Mahindra DITEC Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel Engine
JCB 430
Model
Mahindra DITEC Turbocharged Intercooled Diesel Engine
JCB 430
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3000 cc
Engine Power
79.89 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
79.89 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
306 Nm
440 Nm
Maximum Torque
306 Nm
440 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Four Speed 4 Forward, 4 Reverse
4-speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Transmission Type
Four Speed 4 Forward, 4 Reverse
4-speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7580 kg
7510 kg
Max Operating Weight
7580 kg
7510 kg
Transport Length
5869 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5869 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2404 mm
2350 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2404 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
321 mm
310 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
321 mm
310 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2978 mm
2870 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2978 mm
2870 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
2740 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
2740 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
3253 mm
3320 mm
Load Over Height
3253 mm
3320 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3482 mm
3540 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3482 mm
3540 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
5635 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
5635 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
1150 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
1150 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
1.1 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
5199 kgf
5272 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
5199 kgf
5272 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4770 mm
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4770 mm
Max Load Over Height
4302 mm
4180 mm
Max Load Over Height
4302 mm
4180 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
5970 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
5970 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.26 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
181 mm
185 mm
Bucket Rotation
181 mm
185 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
3257 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
3257 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3428 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3428 kg
1490 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement, Gear Pump
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement, Gear Pump
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Flow
115 Lpm
114 Lpm
Pump Flow
115 Lpm
114 Lpm
System Pressure
250
160
System Pressure
250
160
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
92 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
92 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
15 Ltr
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
15 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
20 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
20 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
17.5 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
92 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
92 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
20.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Power track steering
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power Steering
Power track steering
Turning Circle Diameter
5697 mm
11600 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
5697 mm
11600 mm
System Pressure
250
160
System Pressure
250
160
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation.
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
Service Brake Type
Hydraulically actuated, self adjusting, maintenance free, oil immersed multi-disc, on the rear axle, operated by independent foot pedals, joined together for normal operation.
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
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance.
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance.
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 × 16-16PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Front Type
9 × 16-16PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 X 28-12PR
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 X 28-12PR
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft.
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short prop shaft from gear box
Rear Axle Description
Rigidly mounted drive axle, with outbound planetary final drives, driven by short drive shaft.
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short prop shaft from gear box
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
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
33 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
33 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
20 Km/h
10 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
20 Km/h
10 Km/h
Mahindra Earthmaster SX
Pros
- Turbocharged 74 HP engine with high torque offers good digging and loading power even under heavy loads.
- Optimized hydraulics with high flow delivery improve cycle times and movement responsiveness during digging and loading.
- Designed with a robust banana boom and thicker structural plates, ideal for rugged sites typical in India.
JCB 3DX Super
Pros
- Equipped with a CRDi Stage 5 engine producing ~74 hp and 440 Nm torque, making it ideal for heavy-duty loading and excavation tasks
- 6-in-1 multipurpose bucket enhances versatility for digging, grading, dozing, and material handling.
- Features like variable displacement hydraulic pump, Auto Stop, and Auto Idle lower fuel consumption by up to ~10 % vs older models.