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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹ 30 L - 32 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹30L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
TATA‑497 NA
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
TATA‑497 NA
Gross Power
11.7 kw
43 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
43 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
41 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
41 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
55 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
55 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
186 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
186 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
7000 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
7000 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
7000 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
7000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1212 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1212 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
31.4 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
31.4 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable Pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
60 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
60 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
34 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
34 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
42 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
3500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
3500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
6160 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
6160 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1620 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1620 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
52 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
52 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
35 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
15 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2080 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2080 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
5840 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
5840 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2030 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2030 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.500 m
Track Width
230 mm
1850 mm
Track Width
230 mm
1850 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
14 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
14 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
48 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
48 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.68 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.68 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.68/0.8
Bucket Options
0.4
0.68/0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Multi-Function
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Multi-Function
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable Air Suspension
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable Air Suspension
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
55 A
Alternator Output
60 A
55 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 70 Super Plus
Pros
- Good power for size: 55 HP is respectable for a 7‑ton class — strong for medium earthmoving.
- Decent boom height & reach: ~7.5 m cutting height gives flexibility in loading trucks/stockpiles
- Relatively simple to operate & maintain: Tata Hitachi’s wide dealer network in India
