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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹ 22 L - 22.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
₹22L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi TMX 20 Neo
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
S217 Diesel Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
S217 Diesel Engine
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.9 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
20.9 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
20 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
20 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
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
2300 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2300 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2300 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2300 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
400 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
400 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
45 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3961 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3961 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2050 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4040 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2677 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
2677 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3961 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
3961 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1000 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
18.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
18.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
11.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
11.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
35 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
35 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
2 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
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1120 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1120 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1300 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1300 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
291 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
291 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
675 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
675 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment and conventional rollers (1×2 upper rollers, 3×2 bottom rollers).
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4350 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4350 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2370 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2370 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.950 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.950 m
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Track Width
230 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
21 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
21 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, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital / Analog combo
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Digital / Analog combo
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)
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
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 TMX 20 Neo
Pros
- Economical & budget‑friendly – one of the most cost‑effective mini excavators in its class in India.
- Compact & lightweight – easy transport and maneuvering in tight construction zones.
- Fuel efficient – smaller engine and efficient hydraulics aid lower fuel consumption
