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JCB 3DX VS PRL 4CX Comparison
JCB 3DX
₹ 35 L - 38 L
VS
PRL 4CX
₹ 32 L - 34.99 L
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JCB 3DX
From ₹ 35 Lakh
PRL 4CX
From ₹ 32 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5 engine / JCB 430 Dieselmax engine
4CX
Model
JCB 430 CRDi Stage 5 engine / JCB 430 Dieselmax engine
4CX
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
4400 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
4400 cc
Engine Power
49 HP
97 HP
Engine Power
49 HP
97 HP
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
430 Nm
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Transmission Type
synchro-shuttle
4-speed PowerShift
Transmission Type
synchro-shuttle
4-speed PowerShift
Overall Dimension & Weight
Max Operating Weight
7200 kg
8359 kg
Max Operating Weight
7200 kg
8359 kg
Transport Length
5900 mm
5900 mm
Transport Length
5900 mm
5900 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
2360 mm
Width Over Stabilizer/Bucket
2350 mm
2360 mm
Wheel Base
-
-
Wheel Base
-
-
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
400 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
310 mm
400 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
3650 mm
Height Of Top Of Cabin
2870 mm
3650 mm
Loader General
Dump Height
2740 mm
2690 mm
Dump Height
2740 mm
2690 mm
Max Pay Load
1650 kg
4200 kg
Max Pay Load
1650 kg
4200 kg
Load Over Height
3320 mm
2900 mm
Load Over Height
3320 mm
2900 mm
Dump Angle
38 degree
45 degree
Dump Angle
38 degree
45 degree
Hinge Pin Height
3540 mm
3050 mm
Hinge Pin Height
3540 mm
3050 mm
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5635 kgf
4500 kgf
Loader Arm Breakout Force
5635 kgf
4500 kgf
Max Reach At Full Height
1150 mm
1200 mm
Max Reach At Full Height
1150 mm
1200 mm
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
2.6 Cu.m
Loader Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
2.6 Cu.m
Bucket Breakout Force
5272 kgf
4600 kgf
Bucket Breakout Force
5272 kgf
4600 kgf
Backhoe
Max Dig Depth
4770 mm
2690 mm
Max Dig Depth
4770 mm
2690 mm
Max Load Over Height
4180 mm
4000 mm
Max Load Over Height
4180 mm
4000 mm
Max Working Height
5970 mm
5200 mm
Max Working Height
5970 mm
5200 mm
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Backhoe Bucket Capacity
0.26 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
180 mm
Bucket Rotation
185 mm
180 mm
Dipper Tear Out Force
3257 kgf
3300 kgf
Dipper Tear Out Force
3257 kgf
3300 kgf
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
4638 kg
Max Lift Capacity
1490 kg
4638 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Type
Hydraulic Pump
Gear/Variable displacement
Pump Type
Hydraulic Pump
Gear/Variable displacement
Pump Flow
114 Lpm
130 Lpm
Pump Flow
114 Lpm
130 Lpm
System Pressure
160
210
System Pressure
160
210
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
180 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
180 Ltr
Service Capacities
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
11 Ltr
Engine Oil
15 Ltr
11 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
10 Ltr
Rear Axle Oil
20 Ltr
10 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Transmission Oil
17.5 Ltr
15 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
160 Ltr
Hydraulic Oil
110 Ltr
160 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
135 Ltr
Fuel Tank
128 Ltr
135 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16.5 Ltr
20 Ltr
Coolant Oil
16.5 Ltr
20 Ltr
Steering & Brakes
Steering Type
Power Track Steering
Hydrostatic / Power steering
Steering Type
Power Track Steering
Hydrostatic / Power steering
Turning Circle Diameter
11600 mm
7000 mm
Turning Circle Diameter
11600 mm
7000 mm
System Pressure
160
210
System Pressure
160
210
Service Brake Type
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
Oil-immersed multi-disc
Service Brake Type
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
Oil-immersed multi-disc
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc.
Mechanical / Hand
Parking Brakes
Hand operated, disc brakes on rear axle input disc.
Mechanical / Hand
Tyres & Axle
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16
12.5/80-18
Standard Front Type
9 x 16 - 16
12.5/80-18
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12
19.5L-24
Standard Rear Type
16.9 x 28 - 12
19.5L-24
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short prop shaft from gear box
Heavy-duty, differential lock
Rear Axle Description
Drive axle rigidly mounted, incorporates JCB Max-Trac torque proportioning differential, driven by short prop shaft from gear box
Heavy-duty, differential lock
Front Axle Description
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
Oscillating, load-sensing
Front Axle Description
Steer axle, centrally pivoted, with oscillation angle of 16
Oscillating, load-sensing
Electrical & General
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Battery Voltage
12 V
12 V
Max Forward Speed
32.3 Km/h
38 Km/h
Max Forward Speed
32.3 Km/h
38 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
5 Km/h
22 Km/h
Max Reverse Speed
5 Km/h
22 Km/h
JCB 3DX
Pros
- One machine does the job of a loader + excavator, making it perfect for construction, roadworks, agriculture, and municipal projects.
- The EcoXpert engine and hydraulic system provide good mileage, reducing overall fuel and maintenance expenses.
- JCB has excellent resale demand and easily available spare parts and service, which reduces downtime for owners.
PRL 4CX
Pros
- Works as both loader + excavator in one machine (reduces equipment need).
- Strong engine with good torque for digging and lifting
- Spacious cab with ergonomic controls, good visibility. (JCB reputation)