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Caterpillar 320 VS JCB NXT 225 LCM Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
JCB NXT 225 LCM
₹ 65 L - 67 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
JCB NXT 225 LCM
From ₹ 65 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9
Model
Cat C4.4
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9
Gross Power
129 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
110 kw
Net Power
128 kw
110 kw
Net Power
128 kw
110 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
775 Nm
672 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
672 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
22200 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
22200 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
22200 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
22200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
5623 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
5623 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
48 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
48 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
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
154 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
154 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
3850 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
3850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
129.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
129.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
114.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
114.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 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
2400 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2400 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3710 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
3710 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
460 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
460 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2820 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
2820 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Sealed, lubricated undercarriage with spring‑enhanced recoil and grease cylinder track adjustment
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Sealed, lubricated undercarriage with spring‑enhanced recoil and grease cylinder track adjustment
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2560 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2560 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3180 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3000 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
3.061 m
Boom Height
3300 m
3.061 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
197.8 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
197.8 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.05 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.9–1.2
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.9–1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, grapple, ripper, etc (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, grapple, ripper, etc (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital multi‑info display (typical)
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Digital multi‑info display (typical)
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)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
75 A
Alternator Output
95 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
Caterpillar 320
Pros
- Strong and reliable engine performance
- Excellent fuel efficiency for its class
- Advanced hydraulic system for precision work
JCB NXT 225 LCM
Pros
- Powerful 148 hp Cummins engine for heavy digging and cycle times.
- Robust bucket capacity up to 1.2 m³ for bulk material movement
- IntelliControl with 3 power & 10 working modes optimizes fuel usage and productivity.
