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JCB 385LC VS JCB 315LC HD Comparison
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
VS
JCB 315LC HD
₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.12 Cr
JCB 385LC
₹118L
JCB 315LC HD
₹110L
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JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
JCB 315LC HD
From ₹ 110 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
JCB DIESELMAX 672 (Water‑cooled, turbocharged & intercooled)
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
JCB DIESELMAX 672 (Water‑cooled, turbocharged & intercooled)
Gross Power
212 kw
165 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
165 kw
Net Power
212 kw
165 kw
Net Power
212 kw
165 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
221 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
221 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1150 Nm
960 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
960 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37331 kg
34462 kg
Operating Weight
37331 kg
34462 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
34462 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
34462 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
6300 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
6300 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
61.7 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
61.7 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
500 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
500 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
239 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
239 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
6570 mm
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
6570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5780 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5780 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
9940 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
9940 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6900 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6900 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9940 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9940 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
6.200 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
6.200 m
Arm Length
2210 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
2210 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
221 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
221 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
156 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
156 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
30 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
3990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
3990 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
550 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
550 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3210 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3210 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Conventional crawler/steel track undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Conventional crawler/steel track undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11410 mm
10740 mm
Overall Length
11410 mm
10740 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3070 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3070 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3450 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3300 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3300 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
6.321 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
6.321 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
246 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
246 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
1.24 - 1.80
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
1.24 - 1.80
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Hydraulic breakers, quick‑hitch
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Hydraulic breakers, quick‑hitch
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Color display with operating parameters
7 Inch LCD
Display Type
Color display with operating parameters
7 Inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
55 A
Alternator Output
55 A
55 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 385LC
Pros
- High Engine Power & Torque: 284 HP and 1150 Nm deliver strong digging performance and lifting ability for tough jobs.
- Large Bucket Range: 1.4 – 2.3 m³ bucket capacity supports varied applications from heavy earthmoving to quarry tasks
- Powerful Hydraulic Flow: ~608 L/min combined flow promotes responsive hydraulics and faster cycle times.
JCB 315LC HD
Pros
- 221 HP DieselMax engine delivering strong power for heavy jobs.
- Boom and arm give nearly 10 m reach and almost 10 m digging height, decent for deep and mid‑depth excavation.
- Standard AC cabin and options like GPS/telematics add comfort and fleet management utility.
