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JCB 55Z VS Yanmar VIO50-6B Comparison
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
VS
Yanmar VIO50-6B
₹ 38 L - 39.97 L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
Yanmar VIO50-6B
₹38L
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JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Yanmar VIO50-6B
From ₹ 38 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
4TNV88C-PBV or 4TNV88-ZPBV
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
4TNV88C-PBV or 4TNV88-ZPBV
Gross Power
35.7 kw
28 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
28 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
27.6 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
27.6 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
39 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
39 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2190 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2190 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 V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
143 Nm
144 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
144 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5520 kg
4875 kg
Operating Weight
5520 kg
4875 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
4875 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
4875 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
1000 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
36 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
36 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable displacement gear pumps
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable displacement gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
75 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
75 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
60 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
60 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
3900 mm
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
3900 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
3300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
3300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
6100 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
4300 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
4300 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
6100 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
6100 mm
Boom Length
2.866 m
2.700 m
Boom Length
2.866 m
2.700 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
1650 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
1650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
38 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
22 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
70 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
70 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
350 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
350 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1590 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
2070 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
345 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
345 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
970 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
970 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Crawler tracked undercarriage (rubber or optional steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Crawler tracked undercarriage (rubber or optional steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5520 mm
5550 mm
Overall Length
5520 mm
5550 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
1990 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
1990 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
2550 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2500 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2500 mm
Boom Height
2.208 m
2.750 m
Boom Height
2.208 m
2.750 m
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
45 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
45 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.12 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.12 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
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)
82 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
82 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
50 A
Alternator Output
85 A
50 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
Yanmar VIO50-6B
Pros
- Superior stability from robust X-frame undercarriage and increased weight, ideal for side lifts.
- Full cylinder protection and strengthened components lower total cost of ownership.
- Precise proportional controls, auto-deceleration, and low noise cabin boost operator comfort.