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BOBCAT E37 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
BOBCAT E37
₹ 30 L - 32 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
BOBCAT E37
₹30L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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BOBCAT E37
From ₹ 30 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kubota D1803
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Kubota D1803
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
24.4 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
24.4 kw
57 kw
Net Power
160 kw
57 kw
Net Power
160 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
33.3 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
33.3 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1862 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1862 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 4
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 4
BS IV
Max Torque
107 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
107 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3738 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3738 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3738 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3738 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4300 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4300 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
34.65 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
34.65 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
92.4 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
92.4 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
63.9 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
63.9 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
206 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
206 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3117 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3117 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6300 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6300 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4980 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4980 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3417 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3417 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.600 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.600 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
33.4 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
33.4 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
8.3 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
8.3 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.0 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.0 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,542 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
1,542 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4761 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4761 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2468 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2468 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2468 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2468 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.6 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2.6 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.6 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.6 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
34.1 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
34.1 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.8
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
breaker
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
breaker
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital monitoring integrated
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital monitoring integrated
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat standard
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat standard
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
BOBCAT E37
Pros
- Strong performance and power
- Versatile for attachments
- Lower operating costs (typical of minis)
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.
