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Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV VS JCB 2DX Comparison
Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV
₹ 25 L - 26 L
VS
JCB 2DX
₹ 18 L - 20 L
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Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV
From ₹ 25 Lakh
JCB 2DX
From ₹ 18 Lakh
Engine
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
BSIII diesel engine
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
BSIII diesel engine
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3200 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
3200 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
49 HP
Engine Power
74 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
7584 kg
5220 kg
Max Operating Weight
7584 kg
5220 kg
Transport Length
5700 mm
5500 mm
Transport Length
5700 mm
5500 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2800 mm
1912 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2800 mm
1912 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
330 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
330 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3300 mm
2070 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3300 mm
2070 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
2300 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
2300 mm
Max Pay Load
2000 kg
800 kg
Max Pay Load
2000 kg
800 kg
Load Over Height
1350 mm
2740 mm
Load Over Height
1350 mm
2740 mm
Dump Angle
40 degree
44 degree
Dump Angle
40 degree
44 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3000 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3000 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5600 kgf
1834 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5600 kgf
1834 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 mm
1120 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1115 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
6250 kgf
3370 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6250 kgf
3370 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
3020 mm
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
3020 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 mm
2830 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 mm
2830 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
3880 mm
Max Working Height
6043 mm
3880 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.27 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
205 mm
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
205 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 kgf
1750 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 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 Pump Flow 117 L/Min
Gear, double pump
Pump Type
Fixed displacement, Gear Pump Pump Flow 117 L/Min
Gear, double pump
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
70.4 Lpm
System Pressure
250
125
System Pressure
250
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
17.10 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
60 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
60 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
13.5 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
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
Hydraulic Power Steering
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
11 mm
10300 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11 mm
10300 mm
System Pressure
250
125
System Pressure
250
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 mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Hand‑operated disc brake located on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9.00-16 -16 PR
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Front Type
9.00-16 -16 PR
7.5 x 16 -16 PR
Standard Rear Type
12.5 /80 - 18 12 PR
12 x 24 - 20 PR, 14.9 x 24 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
12.5 /80 - 18 12 PR
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, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16C, with remote greasing facility for the main pin
2WD steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16°.
Front Axle Description
Centrally pivoted, non-driven unbalanced type axle, with total oscillation of 16C, 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
40 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
28 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
25 Km/h
7 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
25 Km/h
7 Km/h
Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV
Pros
- Generally priced lower than many competing backhoe loaders, making it appealing for small to mid-scale operations.
- Adequate 74 HP engine delivering useful torque for most general jobs.
- Ergonomically designed cabin improves comfort and reduces operator fatigue.
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