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CAT 320CL VS Tata Hitachi NX 30 Comparison
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
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CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Model
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Gross Power
102.9 kw
20.4 kw
Gross Power
102.9 kw
20.4 kw
Net Power
103 kw
19.7 kw
Net Power
103 kw
19.7 kw
Engine Power
138 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
138 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
6370 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
800 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22300 kg
2900 kg
Operating Weight
22300 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
22,600 kg
2900 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
23 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
23 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Main Pump Type
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
410 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
171 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
171 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
67 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
67 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
34 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
41 L/min
34 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2625 mm
Max Digging Depth
4160 mm
2625 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
1862 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
7620 mm
1862 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4428 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,190 mm
4428 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2666 mm
Max Dumping Height
7900 mm
2666 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
3922 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,850 mm
3922 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
32 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
3.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
26 litres
6.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1490 mm
Track Length on Ground
4075 mm
1490 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
268 mm
Ground Clearance
475 mm
268 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
980 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
980 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
1000 mm
4150 mm
Overall Length
1000 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
2380 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2527 mm
Overall Height
3011 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2527 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.561 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.561 m
Track Width
700 mm
280 mm
Track Width
700 mm
280 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
196 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.95 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.04–0.07
Bucket Options
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
0.04–0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Standard monitor
Display Type
Operator instrument panel
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspended adjustable
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspended adjustable
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Lighting Type
Other
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
