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JCB 130 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB 130
₹ 35 L - 41.99 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB 130
₹35L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB 130
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 444 NA
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
JCB 444 NA
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
60 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
60 kw
57 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
57 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
80 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
80 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
380 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
380 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12800 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
12800 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
4.400 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
4.400 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 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
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7270 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
7270 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 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
94.4 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
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
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
85 A
Alternator Output
95 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
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.
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.
