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Caterpillar 320 VS JCB NXT 290 LR Comparison
Caterpillar 320
₹ 78 L - 1.10 Cr
VS
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
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Caterpillar 320
From ₹ 78 Lakh
JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cat C4.4
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Model
Cat C4.4
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Gross Power
129 kw
160 kw
Gross Power
129 kw
160 kw
Net Power
128 kw
170 kw
Net Power
128 kw
170 kw
Engine Power
172 HP
200 HP
Engine Power
172 HP
200 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 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
765 Nm
Max Torque
775 Nm
765 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22600 kg
47173 kg
Operating Weight
22600 kg
47173 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
47173 kg
Machine Weight
22000 kg
47173 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3420 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3420 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
580 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
428 L/min
580 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
380 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
210 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
240 litres
210 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
187 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
187 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
17300 mm
Max Digging Depth
6720 mm
17300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
6100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6090 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
18000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9870 mm
18000 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
10000 mm
Max Dumping Height
6500 mm
10000 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9600 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
8 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
8 m
Arm Length
2.9 mm
7000 mm
Arm Length
2.9 mm
7000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
148 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
105 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
400 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
345 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
234 litres
220 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
15 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
290 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
290 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2100 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4500 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
4500 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
500 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
500 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
3200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2235 mm
3200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9530 mm
9600 mm
Overall Length
9530 mm
9600 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3121 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3121 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3219 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
3219 mm
Boom Height
3300 m
3.453 m
Boom Height
3300 m
3.453 m
Track Width
600 mm
567 mm
Track Width
600 mm
567 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
23 %
Gradeability
35 %
23 %
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
123 kN
Drawbar Pull
205 kN
123 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.19 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.8
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.3
0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple, shear
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
7-inch LCD touchscreen
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Air suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
70 dB(A)
72 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 NXT 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
