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JCB 520X LC VS JCB 37C HD Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Gross Power
298 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
285 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
285 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
2100 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
4052 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
4052 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
4502 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
4502 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
986 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
986 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32.3 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
3480 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
3480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
1870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
1870 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
5020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
5020 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3540 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3540 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
4730 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
4730 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1300 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel Crawler Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steel Crawler Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
4810 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
4810 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2180 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.180 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.180 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.11 - 0.12
Bucket Options
3.4
0.11 - 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Basic operator console
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Basic operator console
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
85 A
Alternator Output
100 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 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
JCB 37C HD
Pros
- Compact yet powerful for its class — good balance of size and performance for tight zones.
- Fuel‑efficient Perkins engine (25.3 HP) for lower running costs.
- Superior bucket digging force (~32.4 kN) useful for harder soils.
