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HYUNDAI R215L VS JCB 55Z Comparison
HYUNDAI R215L
₹ 44 L - 46 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
HYUNDAI R215L
₹44L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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HYUNDAI R215L
From ₹ 44 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
R215L
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
R215L
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
2000 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
2000 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
110 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
110 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
148 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
148 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
5,880 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
5,880 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS III
Max Torque
462 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
462 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22400 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
22400 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
22,400 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
22,400 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
4600 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
4600 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 220 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 220 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
32.3 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
32.3 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
290 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
290 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2×220 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2×220 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6220 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
6220 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,720 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,720 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9,780 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9,780 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,670 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,670 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9,470 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9,470 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2,920 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2,920 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
152 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
152 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
180 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
180 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9,570 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
9,570 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2,990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2,990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3,110 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3,110 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2,920 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2,920 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
21100 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
21100 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.87 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.87 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.87
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.87
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
hydraulic and mechanical attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
hydraulic and mechanical attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7
Standard machine display
Display Type
7
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Fully adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Fully adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
80 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
80 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2 × 12 V
12 V
Battery
2 × 12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
24 A
85 A
Alternator Output
24 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 R215L
Pros
- Strong Performance & Fuel Efficiency
- High Durability & Build Quality
- Safety Features
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
