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JCB 55Z VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Stage 3A 404D‑22
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
35.7 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
35.7 kw
112 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
112 kw
Net Power
33.1 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
48 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
48 HP
150 HP
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2600 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
143 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5520 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
5520 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
5520 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
982 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
34.3 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
126 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
100 litres
240 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
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
3840 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3328 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6200 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
4270 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
3728 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
2.866 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
2.866 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
1450 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
1450 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
45 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
29 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9.1 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1550 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
1950 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
975 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5520 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
5520 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
1960 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
2551 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
2551 mm
2990 mm
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
2.208 m
3.200 m
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Track Width
400 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
38.1 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.22 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.14 - 0.22
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard machine display
7 inch LCD
Display Type
Standard machine display
7 inch LCD
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
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
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
