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CAT 345 GC VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Cat® C9.3B
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
259 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
212 kw
Net Power
258 kw
212 kw
Net Power
258 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.510 m
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Multi-info digital display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
106 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Battery
2X12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
55 A
Alternator Output
80 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
