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JCB 18Z VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D902
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D902
Gross Power
11.7 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BSIV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3640 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.340 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.4
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
High‑back suspension 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
40 A
Alternator Output
60 A
40 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
