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JCB 18Z VS HYUNDAI R30Z-9AK Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
HYUNDAI R30Z-9AK
₹ 28 L - 35 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
HYUNDAI R30Z-9AK
₹28L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
HYUNDAI R30Z-9AK
From ₹ 28 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1305
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1305
Gross Power
11.7 kw
17.3 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
17.3 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
16.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
16.5 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
23.2 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
23.2 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
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
92 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
92 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2895 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2895 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2800 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2800 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
430 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
430 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
57.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
57.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
48 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
48 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2720 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2130 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2130 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4650 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2750 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2750 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4300 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4300 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.030 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.030 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
24.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
24.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
15.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
15.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
40 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
40 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
5.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
5.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
0.8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.7 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
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1550 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
X‑leg center frame with pentagonal box‑type track frames
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
X‑leg center frame with pentagonal box‑type track frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4290 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4290 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2350 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2350 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.470 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.470 m
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
28.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
28.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.08 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.07 - 0.08
Bucket Options
0.4
0.07 - 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog + LCD indicators
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog + LCD indicators
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)
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
60 A
40 A
Alternator Output
60 A
40 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.
HYUNDAI R30Z-9AK
Pros
- Compact size & zero tail swing – ideal for tight urban/landscape sites.
- Stable operating weight (~2.9 t) gives good balance and traction for a 3-ton class machine.
- Hydraulic system with cross-sensing & fuel-saving pumps offers smooth control and efficiency.
