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JCB 35Z HD VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
18.9 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
18.9 kw
57 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
57 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
25.3 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
25.3 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3790 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3790 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
60 %
Gradeability
30 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
LCD with status
LCD Monitor
Display Type
LCD with status
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
