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CAT 345 GC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
259 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
258 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
258 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
1550 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
423 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11290 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
7210 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
10540 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.900 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
186 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
8 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
2.208 m
Track Width
2740 mm
400 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Standard machine display
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Standard machine 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
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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
