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CAT 316 GC VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
68 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
212 kw
Net Power
66 kw
212 kw
Net Power
66 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Max Torque
430 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
3 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
3 m
3.510 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-info digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air Suspension Adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
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
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
90 A
55 A
Alternator Output
90 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
