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JCB 30PLUS VS KUBOTA U17-3 Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
KUBOTA U17-3
₹ 22 L - 24 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
KUBOTA U17-3
₹22L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
KUBOTA U17-3
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Kubota D902
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Kubota D902
Gross Power
18.4 kw
12.7 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
12.7 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
11.3 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
11.3 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
17.0 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
898 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
898 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2300 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Emission Standard
BS III
BSIV
Max Torque
96 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1800 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
1800 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
1700 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
37 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
37 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
2 × variable displacement + 1 × gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
45.0 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
186 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
186 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
27.7 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
27.7 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2310 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2310 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1910 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1910 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
3970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
3970 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2440 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2440 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3640 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3640 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
15.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
15.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
8.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
8.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
19 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
19 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
13 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
13 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
2.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
2.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
3.6 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
3.6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
0.25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
0.25 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
760 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1585 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1585 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
150 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
620 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
620 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber tracks, double‑flanged rollers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
3545 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
3545 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1240 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2340 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.340 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.340 m
Track Width
250 mm
230 mm
Track Width
250 mm
230 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
21.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
21.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.04 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
Various mini buckets / GP / trenching buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Standard mini excavator attachments; auxiliary hydraulics for tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
LCD instrument panel (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
High‑back suspension seat
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
High‑back suspension seat
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
40 A
Alternator Output
65 A
40 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.
KUBOTA U17-3
Pros
- Compact & Manoeuvrable
- Fuel‑Efficient Operation
- Affordable & Budget‑Friendly
