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JCB 18Z VS KUBOTA U50 - 5 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹ 29 L - 31 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
KUBOTA U50 - 5
₹29L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
KUBOTA U50 - 5
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota D1803-CR-T-E5
Gross Power
11.7 kw
40.4 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
40.4 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
39.4 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
39.4 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
1826 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
1826 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
Stage V
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage V
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
130 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
130 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
4765 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
4765 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
4,965 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
4,965 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
28.7 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
28.7 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Load-sensing variable (typical Kubota)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
118.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
206 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
206 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
206 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
206 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3560 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3560 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
6300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5,850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5,850 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
8000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
8000 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9800 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
32.8 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
32.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
22 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
66 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
66 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
230 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1560 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1560 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
320 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
320 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
990 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks; optional steel)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
5,355 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,550 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2,550 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.15
Bucket Options
0.4
0.15
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (third-line plumbing optional on some markets)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Intelligent Control System (Kubota)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat available
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
71 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
70 A
Alternator Output
60 A
70 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 U50 - 5
Pros
- Strong Performance & Power
- Comfortable & Feature‑Rich Cab
- Good Digging Capability
