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JCB NXT 290 LR VS HYUNDAI R230LM Smart Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹ 62 L - 64 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹62L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Gross Power
160 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
110 kw
Net Power
170 kw
108 kw
Net Power
170 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
200 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5,880 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5,880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-V
Max Torque
765 Nm
625 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
625 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
23300 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
3,800 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
3,800 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
49 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
49 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
323 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
323 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6220 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6220 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5,720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5,720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9,330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9,330 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
6,520 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
6,520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
6,010 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
6,010 mm
Boom Length
8 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
8 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
117.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
117.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 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
290 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3,110 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3,110 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
2,920 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
2,920 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.500 m
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
206.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
206.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Bucket Options
0.8
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2 × 12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
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.
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
Pros
- Higher Engine Power & Digging Capability
- Strong Excavation & Stability
- Smart Hydraulic & Control Systems
