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JCB 55Z VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
35.7 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
85 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
84 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
143 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5520 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
5520 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
230 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
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.866 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.9 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5520 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
5520 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.180 m
Track Width
400 mm
750 mm
Track Width
400 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard machine display
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
Standard machine display
LCD multifunction monitor
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
76 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
85 A
80 A
Alternator Output
85 A
80 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
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
