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JCB 37C HD VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
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 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
2200 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
2200 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
4052 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
4052 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
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
32 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1600 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1600 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.7 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.7 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
1200 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1200 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
1300 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1300 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4810 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
4810 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.180 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.180 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
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Basic operator console
Standard machine display
Display Type
Basic operator console
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 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 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.
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
