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JCB 520X LC VS BOBCAT E30 Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Kubota D1305
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Kubota D1305
Gross Power
298 kw
18.5 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
285 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
285 kw
18.5 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1260 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1260 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2550 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2550 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
2100 Nm
81.3 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
81.3 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
3069 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
3069 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
564 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
564 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
29.6 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
29.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
180 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
180 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
53 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
53 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
2906 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
2906 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
2165 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
2165 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
4876 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
4876 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3272 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3272 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
1232 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
1232 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.438 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.438 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1738 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1738 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
25.14 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
25.14 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
15.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
15.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
34.4 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
34.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
10.2 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
10.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
4.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
4.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1543 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1543 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
539 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
539 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
4327 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
4327 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2438 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2438 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.941 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.941 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.3 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.3 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
53 %
Gradeability
30 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.07-0.09
Bucket Options
3.4
0.07-0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard monitor
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Alternator Output
100 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
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.