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JCB 130 VS CAT 345 GC Comparison
JCB 130
₹ 35 L - 41.99 L
VS
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
JCB 130
₹35L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
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JCB 130
From ₹ 35 Lakh
CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 444 NA
Cat® C9.3B
Model
JCB 444 NA
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power
60 kw
259 kw
Gross Power
60 kw
259 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
258 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
258 kw
Engine Power
80 HP
346 HP
Engine Power
80 HP
346 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
9300 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
9300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
380 Nm
1550 Nm
Max Torque
380 Nm
1550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12800 kg
43200 kg
Operating Weight
12800 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
43200 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
9000 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
9000 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
68 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
68 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
423 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
423 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
7200 mm
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
7200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
11290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
11290 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
7210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
7210 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
10540 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
10540 mm
Boom Length
4.400 m
6.900 m
Boom Length
4.400 m
6.900 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
235 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
235 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
186 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
186 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
13.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
13.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
5 030 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
5 030 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
520 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
520 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
3530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
3530 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7270 mm
11600 mm
Overall Length
7270 mm
11600 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3340 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
3340 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
3230 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
3230 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.121 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.121 m
Track Width
500 mm
2740 mm
Track Width
500 mm
2740 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.27 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.27 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
292 kN
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
292 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
2.1/2.2/2.3
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
2.1/2.2/2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
2X12 V
Battery
12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
80 A
Alternator Output
95 A
80 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
JCB 130
Pros
- Good Size for Mixed Jobs – ~12.8 t machine fits between mini and larger medium excavators for general construction.
- Balanced Dig Depth & Reach – ~4.83 m dig depth and ~7.61 m reach offer solid performance for utility, site prep, and foundation work.
- Established Brand & Dealer Support – JCB has wide service and parts support in India, which helps uptime.
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
