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CAT 323D3 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
CAT 323D3
₹ 44 L - 46 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
CAT 323D3
₹44L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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CAT 323D3
From ₹ 44 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
CAT C7.1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
CAT C7.1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
152 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
152 kw
57 kw
Net Power
143 kw
57 kw
Net Power
143 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
151 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
151 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1700 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
UN R96 Stage II
BS IV
Emission Standard
UN R96 Stage II
BS IV
Max Torque
900 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
900 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22800 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
22800 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
22800 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
22800 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1020 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1020 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
46.8 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
46.8 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
430 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
430 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
276 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
276 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
129 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
129 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6300 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4351 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4351 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6431 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6431 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6962 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6962 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
7542 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
7542 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
76 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
76 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
65 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
138 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
138 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
28 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
4460 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
4460 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9460 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9460 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2980 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2970 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2970 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.050 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.050 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.88 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.88 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.05
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
1.05
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
normal digging and loading.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
normal digging and loading.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
203
LCD Monitor
Display Type
203
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanically adjustable with headrest & armrests
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Mechanically adjustable with headrest & armrests
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2 × 12 V V
12 V
Battery
2 × 12 V V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
85 A
Alternator Output
100 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 323D3
Pros
- High Performance & Productivity
- Large bucket capacity (≈1.20 m³)
- Fuel Efficiency
JCB JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
