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CAT 330 GC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
CAT 330 GC
₹ 35 L - 48 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
CAT 330 GC
₹35L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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CAT 330 GC
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C7.1
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cat® C7.1
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
151 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
151 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
158 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
158 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
213 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
213 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
7010 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
stage V
BS III
Emission Standard
stage V
BS III
Max Torque
800 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
800 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
28900 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
28900 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
30 900 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
30 900 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
6700 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
6700 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable in axial position
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable in axial position
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
560 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
310 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
310 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7260 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
7260 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6030 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6030 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10690 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10690 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6940 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
10020 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
10020 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.150 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.150 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
179 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
179 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
126 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
126 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
474 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
474 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
147 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
147 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3990 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3990 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
490 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
490 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3130 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3130 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustment – typical crawler system for medium excavators; Cat offers several undercarriage and shoe size options for jobsite needs.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustment – typical crawler system for medium excavators; Cat offers several undercarriage and shoe size options for jobsite needs.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
10 420 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
10 420 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3190 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.050 m
2.208 m
Track Width
800 mm
400 mm
Track Width
800 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
247 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
247 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.6 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.6 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard / HD / Extra HD buckets
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
Standard / HD / Extra HD buckets
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, etc. (optional)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, etc. (optional)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen / monitor available
Standard machine display
Display Type
Touchscreen / monitor available
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
103 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
103 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 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 330 GC
Pros
- Lower Operating & Maintenance Costs
- Fuel Efficiency & Emissions
- Operator Comfort & Safety
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep