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JCB 50Z VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB 50Z
₹ 35 L - 41 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB 50Z
₹35L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB 50Z
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22 diesel
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22 diesel
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
35.7 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
143 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
4946 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
4946 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
4946 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
4946 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
459 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
459 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
29.4 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
29.4 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
50 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
50 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3650 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
3650 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5915 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5915 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5850 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5850 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
4000 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
4000 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
3200 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
3200 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.700 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.700 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
22 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
22 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
38 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
38 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1985 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
1985 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage (compact tracked)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage (compact tracked)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
5850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
5438 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
5438 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2145 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2145 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.423 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.423 m
2.208 m
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
35.7 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
35.7 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Intelligent display with dial throttle
Standard machine display
Display Type
Intelligent display with dial throttle
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Alternator Output
85 A
85 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 50Z
Pros
- Compact & zero tail swing — Excellent for narrow/urban sites, reduces risk of clipping obstacles.
- Strong digging & reach for class — ~5.8 m reach and ~3.5 m depth give versatility for small to medium jobs.
- Comfort & convenience features — Optional AC cabin, adjustable suspension seat, intelligent display, auto idle & one‑touch idle, and LiveLink telematics.
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
