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JCB 225LC ECO PLUS VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹ 57 L - 60.01 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
₹57L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
From ₹ 57 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB ecoMAX 448
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
JCB ecoMAX 448
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
127 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
127 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
127 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
127 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
170 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
170 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
4760 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
704 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
704 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21750 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
21750 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
21750 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
21750 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
5431 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
5431 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
48.1 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
48.1 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
426 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
426 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
156 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
156 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
9130 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
9130 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3850 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3850 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
129.5 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
129.5 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
114.7 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
114.7 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
18 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
21 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2400 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2400 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3710 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3710 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2820 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2820 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler tracks with grease tensioning
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9650 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
9650 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3180 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3000 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3000 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.185 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.185 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
197.8 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
197.8 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9–1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.9–1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, grapple, auger, ripper (typical excavator attachments)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi‑information digital screen
Standard machine display
Display Type
Multi‑information digital screen
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspended seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspended seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
JCB 225LC ECO PLUS
Pros
- High power & torque: 170 HP / 704 Nm for strong digging performance.
- Fuel efficiency: Eco+ designation with fuel‑saving technology and regeneration hydraulics
- Comfort & tech: Standard AC cabin + GPS/LiveLink telematics support (machine tracking & health alerts).
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
