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CAT 316 GC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
68 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
66 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
66 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
430 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard machine display
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Standard machine 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
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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
