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JCB 30PLUS VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
18.4 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
96 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.540 m
Track Width
250 mm
400 mm
Track Width
250 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
25 %
Gradeability
36 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
50 A
Alternator Output
65 A
50 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 30PLUS
Pros
- Compact & maneuverable: Great for urban jobs and restricted sites.
- Strong bucket & arm forces: Designed to deliver efficient digging and material handling.
- Good reach: ~4.77 m reach is competitive for mini excavators.
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
