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CAT 316 GC VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
68 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
68 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
66 kw
104 kw
Net Power
66 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
91 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
91 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
430 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
430 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14400 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
14400 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
14300 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
3500 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
272 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
140 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
5580 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4860 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
6020 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
8520 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
4.650 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.650 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2450 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2450 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
63 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
45 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
430 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2350 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2810 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.76 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.9-1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
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
24 V
Battery
2x12 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
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 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).
