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JCB 30PLUS VS Tata Hitachi NX 30 Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Gross Power
18.4 kw
20.4 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
20.4 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
19.7 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
19.7 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
27.4 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
96 Nm
106 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
106 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
2900 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
2900 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
2900 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
23 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
23 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
68 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
171 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
171 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
67 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
67 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
34 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
34 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2625 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2625 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1862 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
1862 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4428 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4428 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2666 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2666 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3922 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3922 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
23 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
23 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
14.6 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
14.6 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
32 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
3.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
3.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
6.7 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
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
280 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
280 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1490 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1490 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
268 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
268 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
980 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
980 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
4150 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
4150 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2527 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2527 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2527 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.561 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.561 m
Track Width
250 mm
280 mm
Track Width
250 mm
280 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
3.2 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
3.2 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04–0.07
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04–0.07
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Standard monitor
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Suspended adjustable
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Suspended adjustable
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
80 A
Alternator Output
65 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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.
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
