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JCB 100C1 VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
JCB 100C1
₹ 26 L - 27.99 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
JCB 100C1
₹26L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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JCB 100C1
From ₹ 26 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Kubota D902
Model
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Kubota D902
Gross Power
55 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
55 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
54 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
54 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
74 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
74 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
300 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
300 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
9750 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
9750 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
9733 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
9733 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1900 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1900 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
39 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
39 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
190 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
190 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
300 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
300 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
95 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
95 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4575 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
4575 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4200 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4200 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7550 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7550 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
5600 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
5600 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
8200 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
8200 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2300 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2300 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
68 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
68 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
46 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
46 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
3200 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
350 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
350 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7450 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
7450 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
2300 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2650 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2650 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2650 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2650 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
2.900 m
2.340 m
Track Width
450 mm
230 mm
Track Width
450 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.5 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
75 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
75 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.6 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.6/0.8/1.0
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.6/0.8/1.0
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD multi-function monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
LCD multi-function monitor
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly