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JCB 35Z HD VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
18.9 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
18.9 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
104 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
25.3 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
25.3 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS V
BS IV
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3790 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
3790 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4850 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
4850 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.100 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD with status
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
LCD with status
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
85 A
75 A
Alternator Output
85 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
