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JCB 385LC VS SANY SY500LC-9H Comparison
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
VS
SANY SY500LC-9H
₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.79 Cr
JCB 385LC
₹118L
SANY SY500LC-9H
₹110L
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JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
SANY SY500LC-9H
From ₹ 110 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Cummins QSB 6.7 170 (CRDI Turbocharged)
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Cummins QSB 6.7 170 (CRDI Turbocharged)
Gross Power
212 kw
126 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
126 kw
Net Power
212 kw
126 kw
Net Power
212 kw
126 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
170 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
170 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
15680 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
15680 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 IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1150 Nm
660 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
660 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37331 kg
49500 kg
Operating Weight
37331 kg
49500 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
49500 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
49500 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
10654 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
10654 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
45.1 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
45.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Pumps + Pilot Gear Pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Pumps + Pilot Gear Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
439 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
439 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
324 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
324 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
250 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
165 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
165 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
6600 mm
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
6600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5494 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5494 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
9430 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
9430 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6886 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6886 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9671 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9671 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2210 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2210 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
145 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
145 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
111 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
111 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
400 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
210 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
210 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
20 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
20 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
20 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
20 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
15 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
15 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
900 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
900 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2740 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2740 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
4412 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
4412 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
560 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
560 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3850 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3850 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)
Heavy-duty steel crawler 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)
Heavy-duty steel crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11410 mm
9848 mm
Overall Length
11410 mm
9848 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3180 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3180 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3402 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3402 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3111 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3111 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.173 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.173 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
230 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
230 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.24 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.24 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
1.1-1.24
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
1.1-1.24
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Standard excavator attachments (hammer, grapple, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Standard excavator attachments (hammer, grapple, etc.)
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
Reclining seat
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Reclining seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
90 A
Alternator Output
55 A
90 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 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.
SANY SY500LC-9H
Pros
- High engine power: ~403 hp delivered by Isuzu or Cummins depending on market variant, strong performance for heavy digging/earthmoving.
- Large operating weight (~49.5 – 52.5 t) provides stability and lift capacity.
- Heavy‑duty boom/arm construction, large bucket sizes (~3.1 m³) suited for large trenching, stockpiling.
