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JCB 18Z VS Volvo EC650 Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
Volvo EC650
₹ 24 L - 43 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
Volvo EC650
₹24L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
Volvo EC650
From ₹ 24 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Volvo EC650
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Volvo EC650
Gross Power
11.7 kw
284 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
284 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
270 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
270 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
386 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
386 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
11980 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
11980 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
1850 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
1850 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
64900 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
64900 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
61500 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
61500 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
9500 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
9500 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
95 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
95 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
720 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
720 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
620 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
620 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
300 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
300 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
8400 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
8400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
7500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
7500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
13100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
13100 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7200 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
7200 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
11500 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
11500 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
7.0 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
7.0 m
Arm Length
800 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
380 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
380 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
290 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
290 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
1100 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
1100 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
350 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
90 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
90 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
42 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
42 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
20 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
20 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
800 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
800 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2300 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
2300 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
3200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
3200 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
400 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
400 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3 880 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
3 880 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
13280 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
13280 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
4150 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
4650 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
4650 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3800 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
3800 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
4.900 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
4.900 m
Track Width
230 mm
800 mm
Track Width
230 mm
800 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
3 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.5 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
8.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
520 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
520 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
3.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
3.8
Bucket Options
0.4
3.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Rock bucket Quarry bucket Hydraulic breaker Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
Analog gauges + basic monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
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
2X12 V
Battery
12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
120 A
Alternator Output
60 A
120 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Volvo EC650
Pros
- Large bucket capacity (~3.2–4.4 m³) suitable for heavy earthmoving and quarry work.
- Robust undercarriage and planetary final drives typical of large Volvo excavators of the era.
- Older EC650 machines often have durable components and parts that can be sourced in secondary markets.
