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JCB 380LC QM VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
212 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
212 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
212 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS III
Max Torque
1150 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
36770 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
36770 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2630 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2630 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11353 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
11353 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.510 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.510 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
Standard machine display
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
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
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
85 A
Alternator Output
55 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 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.
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
