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BOBCAT E30 VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1305
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Kubota D1305
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
18.5 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
18.5 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
104 kw
Net Power
18.5 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
25 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
1260 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
81.3 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3069 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
3069 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3069 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
564 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
29.6 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
53.8 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
180 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
23 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
53 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
2906 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2165 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4876 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
3272 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
1232 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
2.438 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.438 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1738 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1738 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
25.14 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
15.8 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
34.4 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
10.2 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.4 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1543 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
539 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4327 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
4327 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2438 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2438 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.941 m
3.100 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9.3 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.07-0.09
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
75 A
Alternator Output
90 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
