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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi EX 1200V Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 1200V
₹ 11 L - 12 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi EX 1200V
₹11L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 1200V
From ₹ 11 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Cummins QSK23-C
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Cummins QSK23-C
Gross Power
11.7 kw
566 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
566 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
560 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
560 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
760 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
760 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
23150 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
23150 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
3200 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
3200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
109000 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
109000 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
102000 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
102000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
32000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
32000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
180 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
180 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
1485 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
1485 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
1350 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
1350 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
250 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
250 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
9340 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
9340 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
5080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
14700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
14700 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
8920 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
8920 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
12350 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
12350 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
9.100 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
9.100 m
Arm Length
800 mm
3800 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
640 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
640 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
510 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
510 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
1900 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
1900 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
610 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
610 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
180 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
75 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
75 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
35 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
35 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
60 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
60 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
710 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
710 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
3900 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
3900 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
5000 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
5000 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
990 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
990 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
4850 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
4850 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with grease-tensioned tracks suitable for mining application
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with grease-tensioned tracks suitable for mining application
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
13700 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
13700 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
6500 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
6500 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
5300 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
5300 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3200 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3200 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
5.800 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
5.800 m
Track Width
230 mm
700 mm
Track Width
230 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.6 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.6 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
5.8 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
5.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
850 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
850 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
6.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
6.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
4.0 – 6.5
Bucket Options
0.4
4.0 – 6.5
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Rock Breaker, Ripper, Crusher
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Rock Breaker, Ripper, Crusher
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Air-Suspension, Adjustable, Heated
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Air-Suspension, Adjustable, Heated
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
60 A
150 A
Alternator Output
60 A
150 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.
Tata Hitachi EX 1200V
Pros
- High Power & Productivity – 760 HP engine offers strong digging and loading performance, ideal for mining & heavy civil earthworks.
- Large Hydraulic Capacity – 3 × 495 L/min main pumps supply significant flow for powerful implement performance.
- Deep Digging & Reach – Nearly 9.3 m max digging depth with long 9.1 m boom for tough excavating tasks.
