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JCB 18Z VS KUBOTA U50-5S Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
KUBOTA U50-5S
₹ 23 L - 33 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
KUBOTA U50-5S
₹23L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
KUBOTA U50-5S
From ₹ 23 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota V2203-M-E3-BH-BR2
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Kubota V2203-M-E3-BH-BR2
Gross Power
11.7 kw
28.8 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
28.8 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
28.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
28.5 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
38.2 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
38.2 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2197 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2197 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2250 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2250 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
4865 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
4865 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
4865 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
4865 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable pump × 1 + Gear pump × 1
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable pump × 1 + Gear pump × 1
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
360 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
360 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
178 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
178 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
2890 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2890 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5995 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5995 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
4000 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
4000 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9700 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
9700 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
36.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
36.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
64 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
64 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
200 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
200 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
36 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
36 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
24 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
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
5510 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
5510 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.600 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.600 m
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.6 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
250 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
250 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
650
Bucket Options
0.4
650
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (standard)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Auxiliary hydraulics support breakers, grapples, etc. (standard)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable seat (varies by market)
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable seat (varies by market)
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
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.
KUBOTA U50-5S
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Strong Digging & Performance for Size
- Reliable & Efficient Engine
