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BOBCAT E30 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Kubota D1305
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
18.5 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
18.5 kw
57 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
57 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
25 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3069 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3069 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.438 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.438 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1738 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1738 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4327 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4327 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
60 %
Gradeability
53 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
