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JCB 520X LC VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹ 30 L - 32 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹30L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
From ₹ 30 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA‑497 NA
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA‑497 NA
Gross Power
298 kw
43 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
43 kw
Net Power
285 kw
41 kw
Net Power
285 kw
41 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
55 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
55 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
2100 Nm
186 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
186 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
7000 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
7000 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
7000 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
7000 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1212 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1212 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
31.4 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
31.4 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
60 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
60 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
34 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
34 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
3500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6160 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6160 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1620 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1620 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
52 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
52 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
35 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
15 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
15 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2080 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2080 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
5840 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
5840 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2030 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2030 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.500 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
1850 mm
Track Width
600 mm
1850 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
14 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
14 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Gradeability
30 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
48 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
48 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.68 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.68 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.68/0.8
Bucket Options
3.4
0.68/0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD Multi-Function
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
LCD Multi-Function
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable Air Suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable Air Suspension
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
55 A
Alternator Output
100 A
55 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
Pros
- Good power for size: 55 HP is respectable for a 7‑ton class — strong for medium earthmoving.
- Decent boom height & reach: ~7.5 m cutting height gives flexibility in loading trucks/stockpiles
- Relatively simple to operate & maintain: Tata Hitachi’s wide dealer network in India
