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JCB 30PLUS VS CAT 320C Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
CAT 320C
₹ 15 L - 17 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
CAT 320C
₹15L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
CAT 320C
From ₹ 15 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Cat 3066 T
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Cat 3066 T
Gross Power
18.4 kw
107 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
107 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
103 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
103 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
138 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
138 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
6.37 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
6.37 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
1,800 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
1,800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
US EPA Tier 2 / EU Stage II
Emission Standard
BS III
US EPA Tier 2 / EU Stage II
Max Torque
96 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
19700 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
19700 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
20,870 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
20,870 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
4,120 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
4,120 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
63 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
63 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Dual piston pumps (load sensing)
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Dual piston pumps (load sensing)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
205 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
205 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
41 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
41 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
6620 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
6620 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
8390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
8390 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
7000 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
7000 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
8580 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
8580 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
146 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
146 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
320 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
320 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
120 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
3620 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
3620 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
470 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
470 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
2 770 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
2 770 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel track shoes with rollers and grease tensioning) – standard crawler system for medium excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage (steel track shoes with rollers and grease tensioning) – standard crawler system for medium excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
9390 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
9390 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
600 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
600 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
3.500 m
Track Width
250 mm
460 mm
Track Width
250 mm
460 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
3.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
3.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
70 %
Gradeability
36 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
196 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
196 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
GP, HD, trenching buckets
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
GP, HD, trenching buckets
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic hammer, grapple, ripper, auger
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic hammer, grapple, ripper, auger
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Operator instrument panel
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Operator instrument panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Suspension seat
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V (2×12 V) V
Battery
12 V
24 V (2×12 V) 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 320C
Pros
- Smooth & Powerful Performance
- Reliable & Durable
- Comfortable Operator Environment
