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JCB 18Z VS BOBCAT E27 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
BOBCAT E27
₹ 25 L - 27.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
BOBCAT E27
₹25L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
BOBCAT E27
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1305‑E4B‑BCZ‑1 (Stage V)
Gross Power
11.7 kw
18.3 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
18.3 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
18.3 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
18.3 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
24.8 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
24.8 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1261 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1261 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
81.3 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
81.3 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2839 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2839 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2683 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2683 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
147 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
147 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
26.2 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
26.2 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump + gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
94.2 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
94.2 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
53.8 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
53.8 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
180 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
24 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
24 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2847 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2847 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1521 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1521 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4604 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4604 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3305 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3305 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
2312 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
2312 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.751 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.751 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2541 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2541 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
26.52 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
26.52 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
16.1 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
16.1 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
34.4 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
34.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
10.2 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
10.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
4.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1,543 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1,543 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
539 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
539 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and rubber tracks — standard for compact excavators of this class.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4190 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4190 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2438 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2438 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.221 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.221 m
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.3 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
28.95 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
28.95 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.07-0.09
Bucket Options
0.4
0.07-0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard 2–3 t mini excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital gauge cluster
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital gauge cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
90 A
Alternator Output
60 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 18Z
Pros
- Zero tail swing design lets you work in confined spaces without the rear counterweight hitting obstacles.
- Easy access service panels and 180° opening door make maintenance quicker.
- Heavy‑duty steel bodywork and ROPS/TOPS canopy protect the machine and operator.
BOBCAT E27
Pros
- Good power for class: 24.8 HP Kubota engine gives solid performance for a 2‑3 t excavator.
- Higher dump height (~3.3 m): Useful for loading trucks or reaching over obstacles.
- Strong digging force: Buckets have higher digging force (~26.5 kN), good for tough soil
