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Caterpillar 320 VS JCB 380LC XTRA Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
JCB 380LC XTRA
₹ 67 L - 70 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
JCB 380LC XTRA
From ₹ 67 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
JCB DieselMax 672
Model
Cat C4.4
JCB DieselMax 672
Gross Power
129 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
212 kw
Net Power
128 kw
208 kw
Net Power
128 kw
208 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS III
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS III
Max Torque
775 Nm
1100 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
1100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
36700 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
36700 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
36700 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
36700 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7600 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7600 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
66 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
66 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
176 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
176 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6255 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6255 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5348 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
5348 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9900 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
7100 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
7100 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
10200 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
10200 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2650 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
232 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
232 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
184 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
184 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
240 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
30 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4022 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4022 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Welded X‑frame crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Welded X‑frame crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
11200 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
11200 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3400 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3150 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3150 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3300 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
3.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
3.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
300 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
300 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
1.4 - 2.3
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
1.4 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
80 A
Alternator Output
95 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
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
JCB 380LC XTRA
Pros
- High engine power: ~284 hp (212 kW) — strong performance for heavy excavation tasks.
- Robust hydraulics & cycle times: 430 L hydraulic system and high flow for responsive digging.
- Heavy-duty design: Built to handle tough construction, infrastructure, and quarry work.
