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Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV VS JCB 3DXL PLUS Comparison
Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV
₹ 25 L - 26 L
VS
JCB 3DXL PLUS
₹ 30 L - 33 L
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Mahindra EarthMaster VX IV
From ₹ 25 Lakh
JCB 3DXL PLUS
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
JCB 444,CRDI
Model
VNEF 3.5 L Turbocharged Intercooled
JCB 444,CRDI
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
74 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
345 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
Four Speed (4 Forward, 4 Reverse)
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Transmission Type
Four Speed (4 Forward, 4 Reverse)
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7584 kg
7620 kg
Max Operating Weight
7584 kg
7620 kg
Transport Length
5700 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5700 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2800 mm
2350 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2800 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
510 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
350 mm
510 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3300 mm
2870 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3300 mm
2870 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2708 mm
2740 mm
Dump Height
2708 mm
2740 mm
Max Pay Load
2000 kg
1800 kg
Max Pay Load
2000 kg
1800 kg
Load Over Height
1350 mm
3320 mm
Load Over Height
1350 mm
3320 mm
Dump Angle
40 degree
38 degree
Dump Angle
40 degree
38 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3540 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3550 mm
3540 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5600 kgf
5635 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5600 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
6250 kgf
5959 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
6250 kgf
5959 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4770 mm
Max Dig Depth
4959 mm
4770 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 mm
4180 mm
Max Load Over Height
4131 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
180 mm
185 mm
Bucket Rotation
180 mm
185 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 kgf
3257 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3300 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 Pump Flow 117 L/Min
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Type
Fixed displacement, Gear Pump Pump Flow 117 L/Min
Variable displacement hydraulic pump
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
114 Lpm
Pump Flow
117 Lpm
114 Lpm
System Pressure
250
160
System Pressure
250
160
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
130 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
15 Ltr
Engine Oil
13.7 Ltr
15 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
23 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
17.10 Ltr
23 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
16 Ltr
Transmission Oil
19.20 Ltr
16 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
100 Ltr
130 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
140 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
15 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Power track steering
Steering Type
Hydraulic Power Steering
Power track steering
Turning Circle Diameter
11 mm
8640 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11 mm
8640 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 mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Hand-operated parking brake — engages disc brakes on the rear axle input disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated mechanically actuated caliper type brake
Hand-operated parking brake — engages disc brakes on the rear axle input disc
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9.00-16 -16 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Front Type
9.00-16 -16 PR
9 x 16 - 16 PR
Standard Rear Type
12.5 /80 - 18 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
12.5 /80 - 18 12 PR
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 rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque 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 rigdly mounted, incorporated JCB Max Trac troque 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
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
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
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
40 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
25 Km/h
9 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
25 Km/h
9 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 3DXL PLUS
Pros
- Advanced Stage 5 JCB engine with turbocharged CRDi technology offers good torque (~440 Nm) and improved fuel efficiency — up to ~12 % better than older engines.
- Heavy-duty boom and dipper design improves durability in tough jobsite conditions.
- Comes with ROPS & FOPS-rated cabin for rollover and falling object protection.