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Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra VS JCB 385LC QUARRY MASTER Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
₹ 1.30 Cr - 1.90 Cr
VS
JCB 385LC QUARRY MASTER
₹ 1.25 Cr - 1.27 Cr
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
₹130L
JCB 385LC QUARRY MASTER
₹125L
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Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
From ₹ 130 Lakh
JCB 385LC QUARRY MASTER
From ₹ 125 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu AH-6HK1X
JCB DieselMax 672
Model
Isuzu AH-6HK1X
JCB DieselMax 672
Gross Power
276 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
276 kw
212 kw
Net Power
270 kw
208 kw
Net Power
270 kw
208 kw
Engine Power
345 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
345 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
9839 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
9839 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1100 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1100 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47400 kg
37733 kg
Operating Weight
47400 kg
37733 kg
Machine Weight
47101 kg
36700 kg
Machine Weight
47101 kg
36700 kg
Counter Weight
10000 kg
7600 kg
Counter Weight
10000 kg
7600 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
66 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
66 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
800 L/min
480 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
800 L/min
480 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
10030 mm
6800 mm
Max Digging Depth
10030 mm
6800 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4380 mm
5348 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4380 mm
5348 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10240 mm
9900 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10240 mm
9900 mm
Max Dumping Height
7190 mm
7100 mm
Max Dumping Height
7190 mm
7100 mm
Max Cutting Height
10530 mm
10200 mm
Max Cutting Height
10530 mm
10200 mm
Boom Length
6.300 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.300 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2650 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
285 kN
232 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
285 kN
232 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
200 kN
184 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
200 kN
184 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
725 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
725 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
240 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
41 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
41 litres
30 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
14 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
14 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
20 litres
8 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
4040 mm
4020 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
4020 mm
Ground Clearance
495 mm
507 mm
Ground Clearance
495 mm
507 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3670 mm
3570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3670 mm
3570 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Fully welded ‘X’‑frame crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Fully welded ‘X’‑frame crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
12000 mm
11200 mm
Overall Length
12000 mm
11200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3490 mm
3400 mm
Overall Height
3490 mm
3400 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3150 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3150 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Track Width
600 mm
700 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
3.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
3.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
300 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
300 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.8/2.9/3.0
1.4 - 2.3
Bucket Options
2.8/2.9/3.0
1.4 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Crusher, Auger, Clamshell
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Crusher, Auger, Clamshell
Breaker, ripper, crusher, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Full color LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Full color LCD
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension, adjustable
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air suspension, adjustable
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
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 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
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
Pros
- Designed for tough construction, infrastructure, quarry and mining applications.
- Accepts 1.9–3.1 m³ buckets, good for loading & earthmoving
- Turbocharged Isuzu/Hitachi family engine with competitive low‑end torque for consistent push/pull.
JCB 385LC QUARRY MASTER
Pros
- Priced lower than some premium competitors (e.g., Volvo EC380D), making it more accessible for heavy‑duty buyers.
- Typically offers high bucket digging force (~265.8 kN) and solid reach for deep cuts and loading.
- Powered by JCB DieselMax (~284 hp) with high torque (~1150 Nm), suitable for quarry/mining tasks.
