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JCB 30PLUS VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U Comparison
JCB 30PLUS
₹ 26 L - 27 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹ 27 L - 29 L
JCB 30PLUS
₹26L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
₹27L
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JCB 30PLUS
From ₹ 26 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 33 U
From ₹ 27 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Model
Perkins 403D‑L5 diesel
Yanmar EDM‑3TNV88
Gross Power
18.4 kw
21.1 kw
Gross Power
18.4 kw
21.1 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
21 kw
Net Power
16.5 kw
21 kw
Engine Power
24.7 HP
28.8 HP
Engine Power
24.7 HP
28.8 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 II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
96 Nm
105.5 Nm
Max Torque
96 Nm
105.5 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2870 kg
3650 kg
Operating Weight
2870 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
3650 kg
Machine Weight
2870 kg
3650 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
540 kg
Counter Weight
1211 kg
540 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
39.2 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable & 1 Gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
70.21 L/min
77 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
235 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
71 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
59 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2790 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
2790 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2330 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2080 mm
2330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4750 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4660 mm
4750 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3310 mm
Max Dumping Height
3220 mm
3310 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
4420 mm
Max Cutting Height
4495 mm
4420 mm
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.100 m
Boom Length
2.130 m
2.100 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1170 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1170 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
27.2 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
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
45 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
7.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
8.5 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
7.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
4.5 litres
7.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
1.3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1.1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.3 litres
1.1 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
1670 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 440 mm
1670 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
280 mm
Ground Clearance
270 mm
280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
2090 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1220 mm
2090 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Rubber Tracks
Tracked crawler undercarriage (steel tracks with grease tension)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4080 mm
4450 mm
Overall Length
4080 mm
4450 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1550 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2400 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2400 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.510 m
Boom Height
1.423 m
1.510 m
Track Width
250 mm
300 mm
Track Width
250 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.9 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Gradeability
36 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
26 kN
Drawbar Pull
25 kN
26 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04 - 0.09
Bucket Options
0.023 - 0.076
0.04 - 0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini‑excavator attachments (breaker, auger, grapple, etc.)
Auger, hydraulic breaker, grappler, quick coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
Display Type
7 INCH LCD
LCD monitor for engine and hydraulics
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)
97 dB(A)
Noise Level
67 dB(A)
97 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 33 U
Pros
- Zero‑tail swing design — ideal for tight/urban work spaces.
- Efficient small‑diesel engine with good torque for its class (~28–29 hp).
- Multiple boom/arm options for deeper reach or higher cutting height.
