Compare Excavators. Choose Smarter.
JCB 18Z VS CAT 305.5E Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
CAT 305.5E
₹ 29 L - 31 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
CAT 305.5E
₹29L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
CAT 305.5E
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
11.7 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
32.9 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
32.9 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
45.7 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage III
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage III
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
5,423 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
5,423 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
5000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
5000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
31.0 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
31.0 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
85 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
137 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
137 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2,210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2,210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3,835 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3,835 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
27 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
27 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with rubber tracks (standard on this mini excavator)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
5,765 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,540 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,540 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3 m
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Gradeability
35 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
40 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
40 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.06 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.22
Bucket Options
0.4
0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (hydraulic hammer, auger, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard operator display
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard operator display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension/comfort seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension/comfort seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
73 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
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
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.
CAT 305.5E
Pros
- Compact & Maneuverable
- Strong Performance for Size
- Fuel Efficient
