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JCB 380LC QM VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
212 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
57 kw
Net Power
212 kw
57 kw
Net Power
212 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Max Torque
1150 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
36770 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
36770 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2630 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2630 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11353 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
11353 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.510 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.510 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
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
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 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 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.
