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JCB 18Z VS CAT 320CL Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
CAT 320CL
₹ 16 L - 19 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
CAT 320CL
₹16L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
CAT 320CL
From ₹ 16 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Caterpillar Cat 3066 T diesel (turbocharged & aftercooled)
Gross Power
11.7 kw
102.9 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
102.9 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
103 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
103 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
138 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
138 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
6370 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
6370 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage II
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage II
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
22300 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
22300 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
22,600 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
22,600 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
60 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
60 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Cross‑sensing dual pump hydraulic system
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
410 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
410 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
41 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
41 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4160 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4160 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
7620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
7620 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
11,190 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
11,190 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7900 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7900 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
10,850 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
10,850 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
132 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
132 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
99 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
99 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
400 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
24 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
26 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4075 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4075 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
475 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
475 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel tracks with protective rollers & tensioning system) – typical crawler setup for medium hydraulic excavators (Cat 320 series)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
1000 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
1000 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2380 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2380 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3011 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3011 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
700 mm
Track Width
230 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.4 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.4 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
196 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
196 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
Bucket Options
0.4
GP buckets, trenching, heavy duty, etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic hammer, thumb, auger, ripper, etc.
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Operator instrument panel
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Operator instrument panel
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)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
60 A
50 A
Alternator Output
60 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Lighting Type
LED
Other
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 320CL
Pros
- Reliable Performance & Versatility
- Fuel Efficiency & Power
- Operator Comfort & Control
