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HYUNDAI 85A SMART VS JCB JS81 Comparison
HYUNDAI 85A SMART
₹ 33 L - 35 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
HYUNDAI 85A SMART
₹33L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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HYUNDAI 85A SMART
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040NA diesel
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040NA diesel
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
56.7 kW (76 hp) @ 2200 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
56.7 kW (76 hp) @ 2200 kw
57 kw
Net Power
56.7 kW (76 hp) @ 2200 kw
57 kw
Net Power
56.7 kW (76 hp) @ 2200 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
6700 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
6700 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage III
BS IV
Max Torque
289 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
289 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8000 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
8000 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
8000 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
8000 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
26 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
26 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable-displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Two variable-displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
151.2 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
151.2 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
280 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
280 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
130 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
130 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3200 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3200 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6190 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6190 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
5179 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
5179 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
7260 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
7260 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
3.700 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
3.700 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1670 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1670 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
51 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
51 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
39 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
39 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.8 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
4.8 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
12 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
12 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1,5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1,5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1750 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1750 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2130 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2130 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with lubricated rollers, idlers, track adjusters & triple‑grouser shoes — typical crawler system with shock‑absorbing spring track adjusters.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with lubricated rollers, idlers, track adjusters & triple‑grouser shoes — typical crawler system with shock‑absorbing spring track adjusters.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6080 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
6080 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2200 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2640 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2640 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2640 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2640 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
4.50 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
4.50 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
5900 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
5900 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
GP, HD, other variants possible
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
GP, HD, other variants possible
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, grapple, auger (optional)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, grapple, auger (optional)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD monitor with diagnostics (smart features)
LCD Monitor
Display Type
LCD monitor with diagnostics (smart features)
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 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
HYUNDAI 85A SMART
Pros
- Strong Fuel Efficiency & Low Operating Cost
- Reliable Performance & Resale Value
- Comfortable Operator Experience
JCB JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
