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HYUNDAI Robex 140LC-9 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
HYUNDAI Robex 140LC-9
₹ 50 L - 52 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
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HYUNDAI Robex 140LC-9
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040T
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Kirloskar 4R1040T
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
78 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
78 kw
57 kw
Net Power
85 kw
57 kw
Net Power
85 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
105 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
105 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
4250 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
4250 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS II
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS II
BS IV
Max Torque
450 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
450 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
13980 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
13980 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
13980 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
13980 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
2000 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
2000 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
36 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
36 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4950 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4950 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4900 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4900 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8180 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6060 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6060 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
4.6 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
4.6 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
110 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
110 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
84 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
84 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
270 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
270 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
124 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
124 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
11 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
2 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2000 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2000 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3000 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3000 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
410 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
410 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2290 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2290 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
X-frame center section with box-section track frames, sealed and lubricated track chain
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
X-frame center section with box-section track frames, sealed and lubricated track chain
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
7850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2500 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2860 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2860 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.7 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.7 m
3.5 m
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 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
130 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
130 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
General Purpose, Heavy Duty
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
General Purpose, Heavy Duty
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Grapple, Auger, Compactor
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Grapple, Auger, Compactor
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 Robex 140LC-9
Pros
- Strong, Versatile Performance
- Comfortable Operator Cabin
- Good Build Quality & Durability
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.
