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JCB 385LC VS Volvo EC250D Comparison
JCB 385LC
₹ 1.18 Cr - 1.27 Cr
VS
Volvo EC250D
₹ 1.35 Cr - 1.60 Cr
JCB 385LC
₹118L
Volvo EC250D
₹135L
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JCB 385LC
From ₹ 118 Lakh
Volvo EC250D
From ₹ 135 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Volvo D7
Model
JCB DIESELMAX 672 TCAE CRDI
Volvo D7
Gross Power
212 kw
138 kw
Gross Power
212 kw
138 kw
Net Power
212 kw
133 kw
Net Power
212 kw
133 kw
Engine Power
284 HP
181 HP
Engine Power
284 HP
181 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7100 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
7100 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 II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1200 Nm
Max Torque
1150 Nm
1200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
37331 kg
28000 kg
Operating Weight
37331 kg
28000 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
28000 kg
Machine Weight
37331 kg
28000 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
48.6 kg
Ground Pressure
70.6 kg
48.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
480 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
608 L/min
480 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
363 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
363 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
400 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
230 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
230 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
7380 mm
Max Digging Depth
6800 mm
7380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5930 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5410 mm
5930 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
10800 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9970 mm
10800 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6800 mm
Max Dumping Height
6660 mm
6800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9690 mm
Max Cutting Height
9720 mm
9690 mm
Boom Length
6.450 m
6 m
Boom Length
6.450 m
6 m
Arm Length
2210 mm
2970 mm
Arm Length
2210 mm
2970 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
171 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
262 kN
171 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
118 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
254 kN
118 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
470 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
470 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
195 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
195 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
41 litres
Cooling System Capacity
45 litres
41 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
25 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
5.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
5.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2590 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2590 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
4650 mm
Track Length on Ground
4 020 mm
4650 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
470 mm
Ground Clearance
507 mm
470 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3070 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3 570 mm
3070 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 crawler undercarriage: box‑section welded track frames with lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets & track adjusters
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 crawler undercarriage: box‑section welded track frames with lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets & track adjusters
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11410 mm
10260 mm
Overall Length
11410 mm
10260 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3.02 mm
Overall Height
3790 mm
3.02 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3020 mm
Cab Height
3240 mm
3020 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Width
600 mm
800 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
11.9 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
11.9 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
217 kN
Drawbar Pull
287 kN
217 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.85 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
2.3 Cu.m
1.85 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
0.48 - 1.85
Bucket Options
1.24 - 2.3
0.48 - 1.85
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Standard Volvo quick‑attach systems and auxiliary lines
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (breaker, ripper, etc.)
Standard Volvo quick‑attach systems and auxiliary lines
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Color display with operating parameters
Multi‑function monitor in cab
Display Type
Color display with operating parameters
Multi‑function monitor in cab
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Deluxe adjustable seat
Adjustable suspension 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
80 A
Alternator Output
55 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
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.
Volvo EC250D
Pros
- Powerful Volvo D7 engine (~188 hp) with good torque and hydraulic efficiency for earthmoving.
- Spacious cab with good visibility, climate control, and modern LCD monitor for machine status.
- Reinforced undercarriage and robust boom/arm built from high‑tensile steel for tough jobs.
