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JCB 35Z HD VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
18.9 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
18.9 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
25.3 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
25.3 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Emission Standard
BS V
BS III
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3790 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
3790 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
4850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.480 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.480 m
2.208 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD with status
Standard machine display
Display Type
LCD with status
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Alternator Output
85 A
85 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 35Z HD
Pros
- Efficient & Compact Design — Zero‑tail swing and compact build make it ideal for working in confined urban or tight job sites.
- Good Digging Force — Strong bucket breakout force (~32.4 kN), helping with earthmoving tasks.
- Operator Features — Options like AC cabin and GPS enhance comfort and usability (though not always standard)
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
