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JCB 55Z VS SANY SY120C-9 Comparison
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
VS
SANY SY120C-9
₹ 54.99 L - 59.98 L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
SANY SY120C-9
₹54.99L
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JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
SANY SY120C-9
From ₹ 54.99 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Gross Power
35.7 kw
75 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
75 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
75 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
75 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
100 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
3900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
143 Nm
385 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
385 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5520 kg
12400 kg
Operating Weight
5520 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
12400 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
4654 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
4654 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
41.6 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
41.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
150 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
4750 mm
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
4750 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7345 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7345 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
5165 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
5165 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
7415 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
7415 mm
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.260 m
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.260 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
1960 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
1960 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
82 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
82 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
62 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
62 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
250 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
6.7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
2680 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5520 mm
7280 mm
Overall Length
5520 mm
7280 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2510 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
2.208 m
2.016 m
Boom Height
2.208 m
2.016 m
Track Width
400 mm
500 mm
Track Width
400 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
113 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
113 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.55 - 0.65
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.55 - 0.65
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard machine display
Basic instrument cluster
Display Type
Standard machine display
Basic instrument cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
75 A
Alternator Output
85 A
75 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 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
SANY SY120C-9
Pros
- Cummins ~100.5 hp engine delivers solid output for its class with good torque and fuel economy
- Hydraulic system tuned for responsive and smooth combined operations.
- Reinforced structural components like anti‑wear bucket plates and quality components improve service life.
