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CAT 316 GC VS JCB 35Z HD Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Gross Power
68 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
66 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
66 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
430 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3790 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
3790 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
31.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
31.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
70 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
70 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3190 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
1610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
1610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3015 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
3015 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
4570 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
4570 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
22.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
22.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1400 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1400 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
4850 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
4850 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1750 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1750 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2480 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2480 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.480 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.480 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.11-0.12
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.11-0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD with status
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD with status
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 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
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
JCB 35Z HD
Pros
- Efficient & Compact Design — Zero‑tail swing and compact build make it ideal for working in confined urban or tight job sites.
- Good Digging Force — Strong bucket breakout force (~32.4 kN), helping with earthmoving tasks.
- Operator Features — Options like AC cabin and GPS enhance comfort and usability (though not always standard)
