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JCB 30PLUS VS Kobelco SK30SR Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Kobelco SK30SR
₹ 29 L - 35 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
Kobelco SK30SR
₹29L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Kobelco SK30SR
From ₹ 29 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
YANMAR 3TNV82A‑B
Gross Power
18.4 kw
18.1 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
18.1 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
18.1 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
24 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
24 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1331 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1331 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
96 Nm
79.4 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
79.4 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
3570 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
3570 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
3410 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
3410 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1209 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1209 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
29.9 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
29.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
96 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
230 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
230 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
44.8 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
44.8 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
23 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
23 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2800 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2360 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2360 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3420 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3420 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
4800 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
4800 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.820 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.820 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
27.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
27.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
19.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
19.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
20.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
20.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1250 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1250 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1700 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
775 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
775 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Rubber track undercarriage (standard), two‑speed travel with axial‑piston travel motors
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
4730 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
4730 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2510 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.510 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.510 m
Track Width
250 mm
300 mm
Track Width
250 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
8.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
8.4 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
38.4 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
38.4 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.12 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.11 – 0.12
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.11 – 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Rock breaker, tilt bucket, rippers
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Color LCD
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Color LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
60 A
Alternator Output
65 A
60 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
No
Telematics
Yes
No
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.
Kobelco SK30SR
Pros
- Zero/short tail swing improves maneuverability in tight spaces (urban sites, trenches).
- Good reach and depth for its class (~5 m reach, ~2.8 m dig depth).
- Robust Yanmar diesel engine with reliable power for consistent performance.
