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BOBCAT E30 VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Kubota D1305
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
18.5 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
18.5 kw
212 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
212 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
25 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3069 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
3069 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
2.438 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
2.438 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
1738 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
1738 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4327 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
4327 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.510 m
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Multi-info digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
90 A
55 A
Alternator Output
90 A
55 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
BOBCAT E30
Pros
- Powerful for its class: 24.8 HP engine and robust digging force (~25.1 kN) deliver good performance for landscaping and construction tasks.
- Operator comfort: Optional AC cabin and ergonomic controls (available in many configurations) improve usability.
- Stability: Higher operating weight (~3069 kg) gives better balance and stability compared to some smaller mini excavators.
JCB 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
