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Mahindra Earthmaster SX90 4WD VS JCB 2DX Comparison
Mahindra Earthmaster SX90 4WD
₹ 31 L - 33 L
VS
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
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Mahindra Earthmaster SX90 4WD
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Engine
Model
4915-IA-CE V
BSIII diesel engine
Model
4915-IA-CE V
BSIII diesel engine
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3200 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3200 cc
Engine Power
91 HP
49 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
49 HP
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
203 Nm
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
203 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Four Speed [4 Forward, 4 Reverse]
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Transmission Type
Four Speed [4 Forward, 4 Reverse]
JCB Synchro‑shuttle transmission
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7742 kg
5220 kg
Max Operating Weight
7742 kg
5220 kg
Transport Length
5856 mm
5500 mm
Transport Length
5856 mm
5500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2404 mm
1912 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2404 mm
1912 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
500 mm
330 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
500 mm
330 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2950 mm
2070 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2950 mm
2070 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2723 mm
2300 mm
Dump Height
2723 mm
2300 mm
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
800 kg
Max Pay Load
1800 kg
800 kg
Load Over Height
3277 mm
2740 mm
Load Over Height
3277 mm
2740 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
44 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
44 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3477 mm
3000 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3477 mm
3000 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
1834 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5594 kgf
1834 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
4885 mm
1120 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
4885 mm
1120 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
6243 kgf
3370 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6243 kgf
3370 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
3020 mm
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
3020 mm
Max Load Over Height
4302 mm
2830 mm
Max Load Over Height
4302 mm
2830 mm
Max Working Height
6403 mm
3880 mm
Max Working Height
6403 mm
3880 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.3 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.3 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
188 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
188 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
1750 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3182 kgf
1750 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
3428 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
3428 kg
1490 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement, Gear Pump
Gear, double pump
Pump Type
Fixed Displacement, Gear Pump
Gear, double pump
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
System Pressure
Open Centre
125
System Pressure
Open Centre
125
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
8 Ltr
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
8 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.1 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.1 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
22 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
22 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
60 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering with priority function and pressure relief setting of 145 bar.
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering with priority function and pressure relief setting of 145 bar.
Full power, front wheel hydrostatic power steering with power track road and manual capability in the event of engine or hydraulic power failure.
Turning Circle Diameter
4490 mm
10300 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
4490 mm
10300 mm
System Pressure
Open Centre
125
System Pressure
Open Centre
125
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
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
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
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
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance.
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, inbuilt in the rear axle, low maintenance.
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
12.5 / 80 X 18-12PR (IT/HD]
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Front Type
12.5 / 80 X 18-12PR (IT/HD]
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 X 28 - 12PR (IT], 14 X 25 - 12PR/20PR [HD]
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 X 28 - 12PR (IT], 14 X 25 - 12PR/20PR [HD]
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 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 propshaft 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 propshaft from gear box
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16°, with remote greasing facility for the main pin.
2WD 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
38 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
38 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
9 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
9 Km/h
7 Km/h
Mahindra Earthmaster SX90 4WD
Pros
- Strong fuel efficiency & low operating costs
- Robust structure and high ground clearance suit Indian and rugged job sites.
- Backhoe and loader buckets are competitive in size and speed, offering efficient digging and material handling
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