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HYUNDAI Robex 35 Z-9 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
HYUNDAI Robex 35 Z-9
₹ 31 L - 33 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
HYUNDAI Robex 35 Z-9
₹31L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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HYUNDAI Robex 35 Z-9
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
20 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
20 kw
57 kw
Net Power
19 kw
57 kw
Net Power
19 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
27 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
27 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Low-emission diesel
BS IV
Emission Standard
Low-emission diesel
BS IV
Max Torque
1100 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
1100 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3750 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3750 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3,750 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3,750 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
33.4 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
33.4 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement piston pumps + gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement piston pumps + gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 38.5 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 38.5 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
46 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
46 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
3150 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3150 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,240 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,240 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9000 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9000 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.500 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.500 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1600 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1600 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
31 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
31 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
46 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
46 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.7 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.7 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1440 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1440 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2130 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2130 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
304 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
304 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
870 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
870 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
X-leg center frame with pentagonal box-section track frame
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
X-leg center frame with pentagonal box-section track frame
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4,790 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4,790 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2500 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
870 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
870 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
60 %
Gradeability
30 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
31 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
31 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard small buckets for mini excavators
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
Standard small buckets for mini excavators
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Auxiliary piping optional for breakers, augers, etc.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Auxiliary piping optional for breakers, augers, etc.
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Basic monitor (varies by region)
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Basic monitor (varies by region)
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable operator seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
94 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
94 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
85 A
Alternator Output
55 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 Robex 35 Z-9
Pros
- Excellent in Confined & Urban Sites
- Fuel‑Efficient & Cost‑Effective
- Comfortable & Operator‑Friendly
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.