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JCB 18Z VS KUBOTA U30 - 6 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
KUBOTA U30 - 6
₹ 25 L - 27 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
KUBOTA U30 - 6
₹25L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
KUBOTA U30 - 6
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1703‑M‑E3‑BH‑11
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1703‑M‑E3‑BH‑11
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.5 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
20.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
20.5 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.5 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.5 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1,826 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1,826 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
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
3105 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
3105 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
3,120 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
3,120 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4300 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4300 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
40 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
40 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps × 2 + gear pump × 1
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps × 2 + gear pump × 1
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
50 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
50 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
250 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2820 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2820 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2,290 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2,290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4905 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4905 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2,865 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2,865 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4,265 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4,265 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
30.0 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
30.0 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
46 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
46 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
220 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
36 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
36 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
22 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
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2100 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
790 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
790 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4,545 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4,545 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1,550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1,550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,455 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,455 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,485 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,485 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.455 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.455 m
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Track Width
230 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
General‑purpose, trenching, grading variants (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.4
General‑purpose, trenching, grading variants (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, augers, thumbs (ensure correct flow & fittings)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, augers, thumbs (ensure correct flow & fittings)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic operator instrumentation with indicators
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic operator instrumentation with indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
60 A
Alternator Output
60 A
60 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 U30 - 6
Pros
- Strong Engine & Digging Capability
- Efficient Fuel & Technology Features
- Compact Design & Maneuverability
