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CAT 345 GC VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cat® C9.3B
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
259 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
259 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
258 kw
104 kw
Net Power
258 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
346 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
346 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
9300 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
43200 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
43200 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
43200 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
9000 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
56.8 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
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
630 L/min
440 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
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
7200 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5390 mm
5570 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
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
235 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
116 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
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
32 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2 740 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
5 030 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
520 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3530 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11600 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
11600 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3340 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3230 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3230 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.121 m
3.100 m
Track Width
2740 mm
500 mm
Track Width
2740 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
8.27 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
292 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.41 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
2.1/2.2/2.3
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension
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
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 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 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).
