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JCB 18Z VS JCB 30PLUS Comparison
JCB 18Z
₹ 25 L - 30 L
VS
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
JCB 18Z
₹25L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
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JCB 18Z
From ₹ 25 Lakh
JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Model
Perkins 403D‑07 (Diesel, water‑cooled)
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Gross Power
11.7 kw
18.4 kw
Gross Power
11.7 kw
18.4 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
16.5 kw
Net Power
10.8 kw
16.5 kw
Engine Power
15.68 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Power
15.68 HP
24.7 HP
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1496 cc
Engine Displacement
762 cc
1496 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2550 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
96 Nm
Max Torque
45.6 Nm
96 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2870 kg
Operating Weight
1749 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2870 kg
Machine Weight
1749 kg
2870 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1211 kg
Counter Weight
1500 kg
1211 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
39.2 kg
Ground Pressure
0.4 kg
39.2 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Main Pump Type
fixed displacement piston pump
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
70.21 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
235 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
235 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
71 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
28 litres
71 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
59 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
59 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3050 mm
Max Digging Depth
3560 mm
3050 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1930 mm
2080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3830 mm
4660 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3220 mm
Max Dumping Height
2598 mm
3220 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4495 mm
Max Cutting Height
3556 mm
4495 mm
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.130 m
Boom Length
1.700 m
2.130 m
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
800 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
15.6 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
17 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
8.8 kN
17 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
56 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
15 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
4.3 litres
8.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.5 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
4 litres
2.3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
230 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 252 mm
Track Gauge
750 mm
1 252 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1 440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1220 mm
1 440 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
270 mm
Ground Clearance
162 mm
270 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1220 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1103 mm
1220 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
3547 mm
4080 mm
Overall Length
3547 mm
4080 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1006 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2400 mm
Overall Height
2340 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2400 mm
Cab Height
2100 mm
2400 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.423 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
1.423 m
Track Width
230 mm
250 mm
Track Width
230 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.9 km/h
Travel Speed
2 km/h
4.9 km/h
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.6 rpm
Swing Speed
7.9 rpm
9.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Gradeability
35 %
36 %
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
25 kN
Drawbar Pull
120 kN
25 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.4
0.023 - 0.076
Bucket Options
0.4
0.023 - 0.076
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, grapple (via aux. hydraulics)
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 INCH LCD
Display Type
7 inch LCD
7 INCH LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Static seat with cushion
Seat Type
Basic suspension/ vinyl
Static seat with cushion
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
67 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
60 A
65 A
Alternator Output
60 A
65 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.
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.
