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JCB 520X LC VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
298 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
212 kw
Net Power
285 kw
212 kw
Net Power
285 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Max Torque
2100 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
4 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
4 m
3.510 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
3.4
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Multi-info digital display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
55 A
Alternator Output
100 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.