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CAT 345 GC VS JCB 37C HD Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Model
Cat® C9.3B
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Gross Power
259 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
258 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
258 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
1550 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
4052 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
4052 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
4502 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
4502 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
986 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
986 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
32.3 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
32.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable displacement piston
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3480 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
1870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
1870 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
5020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
5020 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
3540 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
3540 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
4730 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
4730 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
6.2 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
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
1300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
1300 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steel Crawler Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steel Crawler Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
4810 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
4810 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2180 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.180 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.180 m
Track Width
2740 mm
300 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.11 - 0.12
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.11 - 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Basic operator console
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Basic operator console
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
12 V
Battery
2X12 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 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 37C HD
Pros
- Compact yet powerful for its class — good balance of size and performance for tight zones.
- Fuel‑efficient Perkins engine (25.3 HP) for lower running costs.
- Superior bucket digging force (~32.4 kN) useful for harder soils.
