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JCB 18Z VS Kobelco SK380HDLC Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹ 26 L - 27 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Kobelco SK380HDLC
₹26L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Kobelco SK380HDLC
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
HINO J08E-TM
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
HINO J08E-TM
Gross Power
11.7 kw
209 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
209 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
188 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
188 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
268 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
268 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
7,684 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
7,684 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage IIIA
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage IIIA
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
1600 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
1600 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
36000 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
36000 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
35,800 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
35,800 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
36000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
36000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
67 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
67 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
294 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
294 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
353 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
353 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
Depends on auxiliary circuit setup L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
6 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
6 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
5,840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
5,840 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
10,610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
10,610 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7,060 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7,060 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
10,260 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
10,260 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
800 mm
3,300 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
3,300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
236 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
236 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
253 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
253 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
580 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
580 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
280 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
280 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
28 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 × 8.0 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 × 8.0 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4980 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
4980 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
500 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
500 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3650 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3650 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
11,560 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
11,560 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3,160 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
3,160 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3,160 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3,160 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.770 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.770 m
Track Width
230 mm
2600 mm
Track Width
230 mm
2600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
331 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
331 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
1.4
Bucket Options
0.4
1.4
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breakers, grapples, thumbs, quick couplers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital multi-function
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital multi-function
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension
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
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.
Kobelco SK380HDLC
Pros
- Strong engine output
- Large fuel tank
- Good reach and boom/arm length
