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JCB 130 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
JCB 130
₹ 35 L - 41.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
JCB 130
₹35L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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JCB 130
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB 444 NA
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
JCB 444 NA
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
60 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
60 kw
22 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
59.6 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
80 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
80 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
4400 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
380 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
380 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12800 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
12800 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
12800 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
1920 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
234 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
320 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
124 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
117 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
4833 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4280 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7450 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6120 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
8580 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
4.400 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
4.400 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
84.4 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
56.8 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
3 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,780 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
464 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2050 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7270 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
7270 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2410 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2860 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2840 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.600 m
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
94.4 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.65 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.5 / 0.55 / 0.6 / 0.65
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
Digital Multi‑Function Display
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
95 A
40 A
Alternator Output
95 A
40 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
