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JCB 380LC QM VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
212 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
212 kw
104 kw
Net Power
212 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
5880 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 VI
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS VI
BS IV
Max Torque
1150 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
36770 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
36770 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
36770 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
7652 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
78 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
304 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
348 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
241 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6726 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6200 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10866 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
6898 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
5241 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2630 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2630 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
245 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
201 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
67 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
45 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
25 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3712 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
530 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3571 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11353 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
11353 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
3571 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3510 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3202 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.510 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.510 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
8.9 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.4 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
1.4 - 1.8
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Multi-info digital display
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
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
55 A
75 A
Alternator Output
55 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 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 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).
