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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi NX 50 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 50
₹ 26 L - 26.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi NX 50
₹26L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 50
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 4TNV88-BSTAH
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Yanmar 4TNV88-BSTAH
Gross Power
11.7 kw
25.9 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
25.9 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
25 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
25 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
33.5 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
33.5 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2190 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2190 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
143 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
5190 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
5190 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
5190 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
5190 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1231 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1231 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
250 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
250 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Two variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Two variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
84 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
84 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
84 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
84 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3547 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3547 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2311 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2311 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5782 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
5782 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
4194 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
4194 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
5856 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
5856 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.884 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.884 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
36.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
36.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
24 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
24 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
62 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
62 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
5.7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
5.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
7.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
7.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 450 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 450 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1 972 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1 972 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
323 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
323 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1320 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1320 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, 1 upper roller & 4 bottom rollers (grease‑tensioned track system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, 1 upper roller & 4 bottom rollers (grease‑tensioned track system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
5412 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
5412 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1850 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1850 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2680 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2611 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2611 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.680 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.680 m
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Track Width
230 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
48.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
48.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.18 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.10 – 0.22
Bucket Options
0.4
0.10 – 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini-excavator attachments (breaker, auger, tilt buckets)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini-excavator attachments (breaker, auger, tilt buckets)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic dashboard
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Basic dashboard
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
72 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
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 NX 50
Pros
- With ~5.8 m max digging/dump height, it competes well with similar 5 ton machines.
- 5.19 ton operating weight makes it maneuverable on tight sites yet substantial enough for utility, landscaping, and light construction.
- Dual axial piston pumps and decent implement flow (~84 L/min) provide smooth, predictable action — appropriate for breakers, augers, and common attachments.
