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JCB 37C HD VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
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 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
2200 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
2200 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
4052 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
4052 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
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
32 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1600 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1600 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.4 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.7 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.7 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
1200 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1200 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
1300 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1300 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4810 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4810 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.180 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.180 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
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Basic operator console
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Basic operator console
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 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 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 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.
