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CAT 322 VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
CAT 322
₹ 45 L - 49 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
CAT 322
₹45L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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CAT 322
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C3.6 Engine
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cat® C3.6 Engine
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
173 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
173 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
129 kw
104 kw
Net Power
129 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
134 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
134 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
3600 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 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
1050 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
1050 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22900 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
22900 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
30500 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
30500 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
6500 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
6500 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
55 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
300 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
300 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6310 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5630 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5630 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9470 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
7300 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
7300 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
9330 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
6.150 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.150 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
180 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
180 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
130 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
130 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
520 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
520 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
240 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
240 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3830 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3830 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
470 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
470 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3050 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3050 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
11200 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
11200 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
270 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
270 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Crusher, Ripper
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Crusher, Ripper
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
10 Inch LCD Touch Screen
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
10 Inch LCD Touch Screen
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Air Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
75 A
Alternator Output
100 A
75 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
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
CAT 322
Pros
- 134 Hp Cat C3.6 engine delivers consistent performance.
- Advanced hydraulic system ensures fast cycle times.
- High hydraulic pressure of 5076.32 psi supports powerful digging.
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).
