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JCB 100C1 VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
JCB 100C1
₹ 26 L - 27.99 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
JCB 100C1
₹26L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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JCB 100C1
From ₹ 26 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
55 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
55 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
54 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
54 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
74 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
300 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
300 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
9750 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
9750 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
9733 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
9733 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
1900 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
1900 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
39 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
39 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
190 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
190 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
300 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
300 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
95 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
95 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4575 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
4575 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4200 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4200 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7550 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7550 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
5600 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
5600 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
8200 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
8200 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
2300 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
2300 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
68 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
68 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
46 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
46 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
350 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
350 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7450 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
7450 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2650 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2650 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2650 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2650 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.540 m
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
75 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
75 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.6/0.8/1.0
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.6/0.8/1.0
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
LCD multi-function monitor
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
LCD multi-function monitor
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 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
JCB 100C1
Pros
- It’s designed as one of JCB’s largest compact excavators (~10 t class), balancing power with maneuverability on tight urban and utility jobs.
- Features heavy-duty boom and dipper with internal baffle reinforcement and robot-welded high-tensile steel, improving durability over simple minis.
- New reduced-loss hydraulics put less demand on the engine, improving efficiency and fuel economy.
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
