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JCB 30PLUS VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹ 22 L - 23.99 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
₹22L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
From ₹ 22 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar 3TNV76 (OEM commonly used)
Gross Power
18.4 kw
15.2 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
15.2 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
14.5 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
14.5 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
20.4 HP
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1116 cc
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1116 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 III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
96 Nm
65 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
65 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
2356 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
2356 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
2200 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
2200 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
180 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
180 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
29 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
29 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
72 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
210 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
30 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
35 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
35 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2330 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4320 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4320 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2650 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
2650 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3580 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
3580 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.900 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
1.900 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1200 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
19.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
19.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
13.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
17 kN
13.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
30 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
4.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
4.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1.6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1.6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
250 mm
Track Shoe Width
250 mm
250 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
1 252 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1500 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
725 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
725 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned track adjustment – typical mini excavator crawler system.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
3800 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
3800 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1450 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1450 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2420 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2420 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2100 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2100 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
2.500 m
Track Width
250 mm
250 mm
Track Width
250 mm
250 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Gradeability
36 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
21 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
21 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
0.06 – 0.08
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.06 – 0.08
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, compactor
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Static seat with cushion
Adjustable 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
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
65 A
40 A
Alternator Output
65 A
40 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 23 U
Pros
- Zero Tail Swing: The rear of the machine stays within the track width, making it perfect for working next to walls or in narrow lanes.
- Versatility: Equipped with a boom swing feature, allowing you to dig offset to the machine's path (useful for digging foundations along walls).
- Ease of Transport: At roughly 2.3 tons, it can be easily transported on a standard small truck or trailer.
