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JCB 35Z HD VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
18.9 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
18.9 kw
112 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
112 kw
Net Power
18.9 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
25.3 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
25.3 HP
150 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS V
BS II
Emission Standard
BS V
BS II
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
91.9 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3790 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
3790 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
3790 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
31.3 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
76 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
250 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
47.5 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
70 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
3190 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1610 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5040 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
3015 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
4570 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
1300 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
1300 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
22.5 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
28 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
7 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
1590 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
275 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
900 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4850 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
4850 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
1750 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
2480 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
2480 mm
2990 mm
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
2.480 m
3.200 m
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.5 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
8.3 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
25.6 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.11-0.12
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD with status
7 inch LCD
Display Type
LCD with status
7 inch LCD
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)
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
50 A
Alternator Output
85 A
50 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)
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
