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Mahindra SX Smart 50 VS JCB 3DXL PLUS Comparison
Mahindra SX Smart 50
₹ 30 L - 31 L
VS
JCB 3DXL PLUS
₹ 30 L - 33 L
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Mahindra SX Smart 50
From ₹ 30 Lakh
JCB 3DXL PLUS
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Naturally Aspirated NEF Engine
JCB 444,CRDI
Model
Naturally Aspirated NEF Engine
JCB 444,CRDI
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
3532 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
49.2 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
49.2 HP
74 HP
Maximum Torque
235 Nm
400 Nm
Maximum Torque
235 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Transmission Type
4 Speed (4 Forward and 4 Reverse)
Synchroshuttle transmission — a 4‑speed fully synchromesh gearbox
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7477 kg
7620 kg
Max Operating Weight
7477 kg
7620 kg
Transport Length
5700 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5700 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2456 mm
2350 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2456 mm
2350 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
320 mm
510 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
320 mm
510 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3100 mm
2870 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
3100 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
3952 mm
3320 mm
Load Over Height
3952 mm
3320 mm
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Dump Angle
44 degree
38 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
3540 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3600 mm
3540 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
3902 kgf
5635 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
3902 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
4867 kgf
5959 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
4867 kgf
5959 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4854 mm
4770 mm
Max Dig Depth
4854 mm
4770 mm
Max Load Over Height
3253 mm
4180 mm
Max Load Over Height
3253 mm
4180 mm
Max Working Height
5793 mm
5970 mm
Max Working Height
5793 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
2493 kg
1490 kg
Max Lift Capacity
2493 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
103 L/Min Lpm
114 Lpm
Pump Flow
103 L/Min Lpm
114 Lpm
System Pressure
210
160
System Pressure
210
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
50 Ltr
130 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
50 Ltr
130 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
128 Ltr
Fuel Tank
120 Ltr
128 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
15 Ltr
Coolant Oil
17 Ltr
15 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering, with priority function and pressure relief valve. Emergency steering in case of Power Failure
Power track steering
Steering Type
Front wheel hydrostatic power steering, with priority function and pressure relief valve. Emergency steering in case of Power Failure
Power track steering
Turning Circle Diameter
11394 mm
8640 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11394 mm
8640 mm
System Pressure
210
160
System Pressure
210
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
16.9 – 28 12 PR
16.9 x 28 - 12 PR
Standard Rear Type
16.9 – 28 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 16°C, 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°C, 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
36 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
36 Km/h
40 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
9 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
12 Km/h
9 Km/h
Mahindra SX Smart 50
Pros
- Good maximum digging depth of 4854 mm, making it competitive in its class.
- Reliable naturally aspirated Mahindra engine with decent performance (49.2 HP).
- Good maximum digging depth of 4854 mm, making it competitive in its class
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.