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JCB 18Z VS BOBCAT E37 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
BOBCAT E37
₹ 30 L - 32 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
BOBCAT E37
₹30L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
BOBCAT E37
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1803
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1803
Gross Power
11.7 kw
24.4 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
24.4 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
160 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
160 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
33.3 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
33.3 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1862 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1862 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 4
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
107 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
107 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
3738 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
3738 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
3738 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
3738 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4300 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4300 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
34.65 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
34.65 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Single‑outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
92.4 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
92.4 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
63.9 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
63.9 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
206 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
206 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3117 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3117 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4980 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4980 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3417 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3417 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
33.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
33.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
118 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
118 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
52 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
52 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
8.3 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
8.3 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8.0 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8.0 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
5.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
5.2 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
1400 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1400 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1,542 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1,542 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Conventional crawler undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks (rubber or steel track options) — standard for compact excavators in this class
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4761 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4761 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2468 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2468 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2468 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2468 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
2.6 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
2.6 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.6 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
34.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
34.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.8
Bucket Options
0.4
0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital monitoring integrated
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital monitoring integrated
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension seat standard
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension seat standard
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
60 A
80 A
Alternator Output
60 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
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 E37
Pros
- Strong performance and power
- Versatile for attachments
- Lower operating costs (typical of minis)