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JCB 37C HD VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
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 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
25 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
1662 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
2200 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
2200 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
4052 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
4052 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
4502 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
986 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
32.3 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement piston
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
32 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
3480 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1870 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5020 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
3540 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
4730 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.450 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1600 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1600 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
19.7 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19.7 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
1200 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1200 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
1300 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1300 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Steel Crawler Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4810 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
4810 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2180 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2180 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.180 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.180 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
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
Basic operator console
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Basic operator console
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
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 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 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).
