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JCB 18Z VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
₹ 25 L - 43.99 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
₹25L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140 H
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Tata Hitachi / Isuzu series diesel
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Tata Hitachi / Isuzu series diesel
Gross Power
11.7 kw
70 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
70 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
69 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
69 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
95 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
95 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
4249 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
4249 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2150 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2150 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
380 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
380 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
13360 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
13360 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
13360 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
13360 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
3000 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
3000 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
38 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
38 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
210 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
210 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
330 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
330 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
170 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
170 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
90 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
90 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
5150 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
5150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
4650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
4650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7770 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
7770 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5960 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
5960 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
8370 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
8370 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
800 mm
2100 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
104 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
104 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
78 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
78 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
69 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
69 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
19 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
18.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
18.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 990 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2880 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
2880 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2 190 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
2 190 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
7568 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
7568 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2718 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2718 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2718 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2718 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3 m
Track Width
230 mm
500 mm
Track Width
230 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
13.7 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
13.7 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
90 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
90 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
1.4/0.7
Bucket Options
0.4
1.4/0.7
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic Hammers, Grapples, Compactors, Rippers
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Hydraulic Hammers, Grapples, Compactors, Rippers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD / Multi‑function display
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD / Multi‑function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Air suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Air suspension adjustable 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
2x12 V
Battery
12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
55 A
Alternator Output
60 A
55 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 Zaxis 140 H
Pros
- Good power and torque for a 14 t class excavator — moves earth efficiently for medium‑to‑heavy tasks.
- Uses a Japanese Isuzu motor (~66 kW / ~88 hp) with robust build quality and reliable operation.
- The model often rates high digging force and efficient hydraulics for good bucket turnover.
