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JCB 18Z VS JCB 100C1 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
JCB 100C1
₹ 26 L - 27.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
JCB 100C1
₹26L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
JCB 100C1
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
JCB Diesel by Kohler
Gross Power
11.7 kw
55 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
55 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
54 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
54 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
74 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
74 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2500 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2500 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
9750 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
9750 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
9733 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
9733 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
39 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
39 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
190 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
190 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
300 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
300 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
95 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
95 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4575 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4575 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
4200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
4200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7550 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7550 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5600 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5600 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
8200 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
8200 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2300 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
68 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
68 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
46 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
46 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
18 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 252 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 252 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
3200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
3200 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
350 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1220 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1220 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler — Rubber Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
7450 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
7450 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2300 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2300 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2650 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2650 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2650 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2650 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.900 m
Track Width
230 mm
450 mm
Track Width
230 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
75 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
75 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.6/0.8/1.0
Bucket Options
0.4
0.6/0.8/1.0
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD multi-function monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD multi-function monitor
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
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 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.
JCB 100C1
Pros
- It’s designed as one of JCB’s largest compact excavators (~10 t class), balancing power with maneuverability on tight urban and utility jobs.
- Features heavy-duty boom and dipper with internal baffle reinforcement and robot-welded high-tensile steel, improving durability over simple minis.
- New reduced-loss hydraulics put less demand on the engine, improving efficiency and fuel economy.