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JCB 345 LC HD VS Volvo EC300D Comparison
JCB 345 LC HD
₹ 1.30 Cr - 1.61 Cr
VS
Volvo EC300D
₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.13 Cr
JCB 345 LC HD
₹130L
Volvo EC300D
₹110L
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JCB 345 LC HD
From ₹ 130 Lakh
Volvo EC300D
From ₹ 110 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
Volvo D7 diesel / Volvo D7 engine
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
Volvo D7 diesel / Volvo D7 engine
Gross Power
165 kw
170 kw
Gross Power
165 kw
170 kw
Net Power
165 kw
162 kw
Net Power
165 kw
162 kw
Engine Power
221 HP
231 HP
Engine Power
221 HP
231 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7100 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7100 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
960 Nm
1080 Nm
Max Torque
960 Nm
1080 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
34462 kg
33100 kg
Operating Weight
34462 kg
33100 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
33100 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
33100 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
5100 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
5100 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
57.6 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
57.6 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
526 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
500 L/min
526 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
333 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
333 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
7350 mm
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
7350 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
6480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
6480 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
10520 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
10520 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
7040 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
7040 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
10080 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
10080 mm
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.200 m
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.200 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
3050 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
3050 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
188 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
188 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
135 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
135 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
470 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
470 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
195 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
195 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
41 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
41 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
32 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
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10.2 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2590 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4015 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4015 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3120 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3120 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 welded crawler undercarriage with robust X‑shaped center frames
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, multi‑roller setup (2 top rollers, 9 bottom rollers per side)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with robust X‑shaped center frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
10740 mm
10530 mm
Overall Length
10740 mm
10530 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3350 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3350 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3090 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3090 mm
Boom Height
3.254 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.254 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
10.7 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
10.7 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
247 kN
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
247 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
2.02 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
2.02 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
0.52 - 2.02
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
0.52 - 2.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Large LCD monitor
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Large LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Adjustable / air-suspension
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Adjustable / air-suspension
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
80 A
Alternator Output
55 A
80 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.
Volvo EC300D
Pros
- Competitive pricing for its class — strong value proposition compared to some rivals.
- Good travel speed and maneuverability for a 30 t class machine.
- Lower ground bearing pressure implies less soil compaction on softer terrain.
