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CAT 321 VS JCB NXT 215LC Comparison
CAT 321
₹ 54 L - 55 L
VS
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
CAT 321
₹54L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
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CAT 321
From ₹ 54 Lakh
JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Model
Cat® C3.6
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Gross Power
100 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
100 kw
104 kw
Net Power
129 kw
102 kw
Net Power
129 kw
102 kw
Engine Power
136 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
136 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5883 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5883 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
500 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
500 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
19300 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
19300 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
19300 kg
21500 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
3650 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
60 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Electro‑hydraulic main control valve system
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
315 L/min
220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
218 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
162 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
162 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
5970 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5990 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5360 mm
5990 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9150 mm
9720 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6490 mm
Max Dumping Height
6250 mm
6490 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9220 mm
Max Cutting Height
9120 mm
9220 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2250 mm
2920 mm
Arm Length
2250 mm
2920 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
131 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
135 kN
131 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
99 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
119 kN
99 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
370 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
218 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3650 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1676 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Track
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — steel tracks
Crawler – Steel Track
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9570 mm
9500 mm
Overall Length
9570 mm
9500 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3250 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.200 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
10 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
10 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Gradeability
27 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
180 kN
Drawbar Pull
150 kN
180 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
1.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.2
Bucket Options
0.8
0.9/1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (with auxiliary hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Display Type
8 LCD Touch Screen
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Telematics
No
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 321
Pros
- 136 HP Cat C3.6 engine delivers strong digging performance.
- An advanced electrohydraulic system improves cycle time.
- Eco Mode and Intelligent ECM help reduce fuel consumption
JCB NXT 215LC
Pros
- Strong engine & digging performance – Powered by a Cummins 140 HP engine with good torque (~571 Nm), giving solid power for medium-duty earthmoving and general construction tasks.
- Robust build & stability – With an operating weight ~21,500 kg, a wide track gauge, and a large undercarriage, it offers better stability on various ground conditions compared to lighter competitors.
- Good digging force – High bucket digging force (~131.9 kN) helps in tougher digging applications and load handling
