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Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra VS JCB 385LC Comparison
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
₹ 1.30 Cr - 1.90 Cr
VS
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
₹130L
JCB 385LC
₹118L
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Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 490H Ultra
From ₹ 130 Lakh
JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu AH-6HK1X
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Model
Isuzu AH-6HK1X
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Gross Power
276 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
276 kw
212 kw
Net Power
270 kw
212 kw
Net Power
270 kw
212 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
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
1550 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47400 kg
37331 kg
Operating Weight
47400 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
47101 kg
37331 kg
Machine Weight
47101 kg
37331 kg
Counter Weight
10000 kg
10200 kg
Counter Weight
10000 kg
10200 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
70.6 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
70.6 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
608 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
800 L/min
608 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
120 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
5410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4380 mm
5410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10240 mm
9970 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
10240 mm
9970 mm
Max Dumping Height
7190 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
7190 mm
6660 mm
Max Cutting Height
10530 mm
9720 mm
Max Cutting Height
10530 mm
9720 mm
Boom Length
6.300 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
6.300 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2210 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2210 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
285 kN
262 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
285 kN
262 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
200 kN
254 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
200 kN
254 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
725 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
725 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
310 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
41 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
41 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
14 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
14 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
20 litres
10 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
4 020 mm
Track Length on Ground
4040 mm
4 020 mm
Ground Clearance
495 mm
507 mm
Ground Clearance
495 mm
507 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3670 mm
3 570 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3670 mm
3 570 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, 9 bottom rollers, 2 top rollers and 48 track shoes per side (standard long carriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
12000 mm
11410 mm
Overall Length
12000 mm
11410 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3490 mm
3790 mm
Overall Height
3490 mm
3790 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3240 mm
Cab Height
3200 mm
3240 mm
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.300 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
9.4 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
9.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.1 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
2.8/2.9/3.0
1.24 - 2.3
Bucket Options
2.8/2.9/3.0
1.24 - 2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Crusher, Auger, Clamshell
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Ripper, Crusher, Auger, Clamshell
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Full color LCD
Color display with operating parameters
Display Type
Full color LCD
Color display with operating parameters
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air suspension, adjustable
Deluxe adjustable seat
Seat Type
Air suspension, adjustable
Deluxe adjustable seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
55 A
Alternator Output
100 A
55 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
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.
