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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi NX 30 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.4 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.4 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
19.7 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
19.7 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1642 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
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2900 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2900 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
23 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
23 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
171 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
171 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
67 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
67 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
34 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
34 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2625 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
2625 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1862 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
1862 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4428 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4428 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2666 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2666 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3922 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3922 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
32 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
3.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
6.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1490 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1490 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
268 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
268 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
980 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
980 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4150 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2527 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2527 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.561 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.561 m
Track Width
230 mm
280 mm
Track Width
230 mm
280 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.04–0.07
Bucket Options
0.4
0.04–0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspended adjustable
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspended adjustable
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
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
80 A
Alternator Output
60 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Auto Idle
No
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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 NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
