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JCB 385LC VS SANY 285C-9LR Comparison

JCB 385LC

JCB 385LC

₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr

SANY 285C-9LR

SANY 285C-9LR

₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.57 Cr

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JCB 385LC

JCB 385LC

118L

SANY 285C-9LR

SANY 285C-9LR

110L

Engine

Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Isuzu CC-6BG1TRP
Gross Power
212 kw
129 kw
Net Power
212 kw
129 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
173 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
6490 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
1150 Nm
637 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel

Operating Weight

Operating Weight
37331 kg
28610 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
28160 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
7655 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
44 kg

Hydraulic System

Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
492 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
239 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
120 L/min

Working Range

Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
14190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
11964 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
17770 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
11300 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
14070 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
9.800 m
Arm Length
2210 mm
7500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
95 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
70 kN

Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
480 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
23 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres

Under Carriage

Track Shoe Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2380 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020  mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
470 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570  mm
2890 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)
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks

Steering & Brakes

Overall Length
11410 mm
13800 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3390 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3380 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.246 m
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm

Performances

Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
230 kN

Bucket And Attachments

Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
0.6 - 0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Variable displacement axial piston pumps

Cabin And Controls

Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Color display with operating parameters
LCD monitor (DOMCS intelligent system)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-

Electrical System

Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED

Additional Features

Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes

JCB 385LC

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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.

SANY 285C-9LR

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Pros

  • With ~17.8 m reach and ~14.2 m depth, excellent for dredging, deep trenching, waterway and riverbank work where distance matters.
  • 173 hp Isuzu diesel and high hydraulic flow for sustained performance
  • Heavier operating weight and reinforced structure boost stability on long arm tasks.