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HYUNDAI R215L VS JCB JS81 Comparison
HYUNDAI R215L
₹ 44 L - 46 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
HYUNDAI R215L
₹44L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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HYUNDAI R215L
From ₹ 44 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
R215L
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
R215L
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
2000 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
2000 kw
57 kw
Net Power
110 kw
57 kw
Net Power
110 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
148 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
148 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
5,880 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
5,880 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS-IV
BS IV
Max Torque
462 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
462 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
22400 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
22400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
22,400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
22,400 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4600 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4600 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
47 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
2 × 220 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 220 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
32.3 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
32.3 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
290 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
290 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2×220 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2×220 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6220 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6220 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,720 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5,720 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9,780 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9,780 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,670 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,670 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9,470 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9,470 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2,920 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2,920 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
152 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
152 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
118 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
180 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
180 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
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
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9,570 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9,570 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2,990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2,990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3,110 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3,110 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2,920 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2,920 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
21100 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
21100 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.87 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.87 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.87
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.87
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
hydraulic and mechanical attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
hydraulic and mechanical attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7
LCD Monitor
Display Type
7
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Fully adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Fully adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
80 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
80 dB(A)
75 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 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.
