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JCB 55Z VS SANY SY140C-9 Comparison
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
VS
SANY SY140C-9
₹ 43 L - 45 L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
SANY SY140C-9
₹43L
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JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
SANY SY140C-9
From ₹ 43 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Gross Power
35.7 kw
72 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
72 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
72 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
72 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
4329 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
4329 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
357 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
357 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5520 kg
14000 kg
Operating Weight
5520 kg
14000 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
13545 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
13545 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
42 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
42 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
242 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
242 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
5117 mm
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
5117 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4127 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4127 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7952 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7952 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
5856 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
5856 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
8324 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
8324 mm
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
2100 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
94 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
94 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
69 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
69 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
10 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
13 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
13 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 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
3665 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
3665 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2930 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2930 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Tracked/Crawler
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Tracked/Crawler
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5520 mm
7766 mm
Overall Length
5520 mm
7766 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.500 m
Track Width
400 mm
500 mm
Track Width
400 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.1 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
117 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
117 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.72 - 0.8
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.72 - 0.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard machine display
LCD multi‑function
Display Type
Standard machine display
LCD multi‑function
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
85 A
50 A
Alternator Output
85 A
50 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 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 SY140C-9
Pros
- The SY140C‑9 uses a well‑established Isuzu 4.329 L diesel engine, known for durability and simpler maintenance in many markets.
- 98 hp is competitive for a 14 t class excavator, good for general earthmoving, trenching and utility work.
- Dual variable‑displacement piston pumps provide steady hydraulic flow (~2×121 L/min), supporting smooth digging cycles and attachments
