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CAT 336E VS JCB JS81 Comparison
CAT 336E
₹ 59 L - 61 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
CAT 336E
₹59L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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CAT 336E
From ₹ 59 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
241 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
241 kw
57 kw
Net Power
236 kw
57 kw
Net Power
236 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
232 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
232 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS IV
Max Torque
880 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37300 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
37300 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
800 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11 180 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
11 180 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.150 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.150 m
3.5 m
Track Width
2800 mm
450 mm
Track Width
2800 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
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
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 336E
Pros
- Strong Performance & Productivity
- Serviceability & Reliability
- Operator Comfort
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.
