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CAT 345 GC VS JCB 225LC ECO PLUS Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹ 57 L - 60.01 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹57L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
JCB ecoMAX 448
Model
Cat® C9.3B
JCB ecoMAX 448
Gross Power
259 kw
127 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
127 kw
Net Power
258 kw
127 kw
Net Power
258 kw
127 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
170 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
170 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
4760 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
4760 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
704 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
704 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
21750 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
21750 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
21750 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
21750 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
5431 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
5431 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
48.1 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
48.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
426 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
426 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
156 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
156 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
9130 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
9130 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
3850 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
3850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
129.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
129.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
114.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
114.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
18 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 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
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2400 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2400 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3710 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3710 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
460 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
460 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2820 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2820 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3180 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3000 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.185 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.185 m
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
197.8 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
197.8 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9–1.2
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9–1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Multi‑information digital screen
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Multi‑information digital screen
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspended seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspended seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2X12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 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 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
Pros
- High power & torque: 170 HP / 704 Nm for strong digging performance.
- Fuel efficiency: Eco+ designation with fuel‑saving technology and regeneration hydraulics
- Comfort & tech: Standard AC cabin + GPS/LiveLink telematics support (machine tracking & health alerts).
