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BOBCAT E30 VS JCB 55Z Comparison
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Kubota D1305
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
18.5 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
18.5 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
25 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3069 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
3069 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.438 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.438 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1738 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1738 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4327 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
4327 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.941 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.941 m
2.208 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
35 %
Gradeability
53 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard machine display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard machine 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
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
85 A
Alternator Output
90 A
85 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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
