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CAT 336E VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
CAT 336E
₹ 59 L - 61 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
CAT 336E
₹59L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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CAT 336E
From ₹ 59 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
C9.3 (ATAAC)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
241 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
241 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
236 kw
104 kw
Net Power
236 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
232 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
232 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
9307 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS IV
Emission Standard
Tier 3
BS IV
Max Torque
880 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
880 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37300 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
37300 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
38 700 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
7000 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable axial position
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
578 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
380 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
7490 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11760 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
10320 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
10750 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
200 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
140 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
620 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
175 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
56 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
19 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
4040 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
510 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3490 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard Cat greased/adjustable tension system – heavy crawler design for large excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11 180 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
11 180 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3440 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3150 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.150 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.150 m
3.100 m
Track Width
2800 mm
500 mm
Track Width
2800 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.0 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
300 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.28 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
GP, Heavy-Duty, Rock buckets
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hammer, Ripper, Grapple, Tilt-rotator
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Monitor with machine info
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
75 A
Alternator Output
80 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 336E
Pros
- Strong Performance & Productivity
- Serviceability & Reliability
- Operator Comfort
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).
