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JCB 345 LC HD VS JCB 385LC Comparison
JCB 345 LC HD
₹ 1.30 Cr - 1.61 Cr
VS
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
JCB 345 LC HD
₹130L
JCB 385LC
₹118L
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JCB 345 LC HD
From ₹ 130 Lakh
JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Gross Power
165 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
165 kw
212 kw
Net Power
165 kw
212 kw
Net Power
165 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
221 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
221 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
960 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
960 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
34462 kg
37331 kg
Operating Weight
34462 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
37331 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
10200 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
10200 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
70.6 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
70.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
500 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
500 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
6800 mm
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
6800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
5410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
5410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
9970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
9970 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
6660 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
9720 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
9720 mm
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
2210 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
2210 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
262 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
262 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
254 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
254 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10.2 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10.2 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4 020 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4 020 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
507 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
507 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3 570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3 570 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, multi‑roller setup (2 top rollers, 9 bottom rollers per side)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, multi‑roller setup (2 top rollers, 9 bottom rollers per side)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
10740 mm
11410 mm
Overall Length
10740 mm
11410 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3790 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3790 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3240 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3240 mm
Boom Height
3.254 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.254 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
1.24 - 2.3
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
1.24 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Color display with operating parameters
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Color display with operating parameters
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Deluxe adjustable seat
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Deluxe adjustable seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
55 A
Alternator Output
55 A
55 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 345 LC HD
Pros
- Reinforced boom and arm with cast pivot ends — built for tough and quarry work.
- Strong JCB Dieselmax 7.2 L engine gives good power and torque for heavy earthmoving.
- 500 L/min flow supports demanding digging and attachments smoothly.
JCB 385LC
Pros
- High Engine Power & Torque: 284 HP and 1150 Nm deliver strong digging performance and lifting ability for tough jobs.
- Large Bucket Range: 1.4 – 2.3 m³ bucket capacity supports varied applications from heavy earthmoving to quarry tasks
- Powerful Hydraulic Flow: ~608 L/min combined flow promotes responsive hydraulics and faster cycle times.
