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JCB NXT 290 LR VS JCB 380LC XTRA Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
JCB 380LC XTRA
₹ 67 L - 70 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
JCB 380LC XTRA
₹67L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
JCB 380LC XTRA
From ₹ 67 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
JCB DieselMax 672
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
JCB DieselMax 672
Gross Power
160 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
212 kw
Net Power
170 kw
208 kw
Net Power
170 kw
208 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
200 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
765 Nm
1100 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
1100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
36700 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
36700 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
36700 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
36700 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
7600 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
7600 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
66 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
66 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
176 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
176 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6255 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
6255 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5348 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5348 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
9900 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
7100 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
7100 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
10200 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
10200 mm
Boom Length
8 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
8 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
2650 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
2650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
232 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
232 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
184 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
184 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
240 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
30 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
4022 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
4022 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded X‑frame crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Welded X‑frame crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
11200 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
11200 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3400 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3150 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3150 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.100 m
Track Width
567 mm
700 mm
Track Width
567 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
3.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
300 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
300 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
1.4 - 2.3
Bucket Options
0.8
1.4 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital LCD monitor
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
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 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 NXT 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
JCB 380LC XTRA
Pros
- High engine power: ~284 hp (212 kW) — strong performance for heavy excavation tasks.
- Robust hydraulics & cycle times: 430 L hydraulic system and high flow for responsive digging.
- Heavy-duty design: Built to handle tough construction, infrastructure, and quarry work.