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JCB JS81 VS Komatsu PC350LC-8M0 Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
Komatsu PC350LC-8M0
₹ 40 L - 50 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
Komatsu PC350LC-8M0
₹40L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Komatsu PC350LC-8M0
From ₹ 40 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Komatsu SAA6D114E‑3
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Komatsu SAA6D114E‑3
Gross Power
57 kw
194 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
194 kw
Net Power
57 kw
187 kw
Net Power
57 kw
187 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
250 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
250 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
8,275 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
8,275 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage 3A
Emission Standard
BS IV
Stage 3A
Max Torque
890 Nm
880 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
880 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
35200 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
35200 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
35,800 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
35,800 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
63.9 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
63.9 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
535 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
535 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
373 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
373 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
188 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
188 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6540 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6540 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
6270 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
6270 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
10,920 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
10,920 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
10075 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
10075 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
10075 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
10075 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
6.470 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
6.470 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
2550 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
2550 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
228 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
228 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
225 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
225 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
605 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
605 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
188 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
188 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
31 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
31 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
37 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
37 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
16.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
16.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
9 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2590 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2590 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
4030 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
4030 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
644 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
644 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
3450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
3450 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Tracked crawler undercarriage (X‑frame with sealed track & hydraulic adjuster)
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Tracked crawler undercarriage (X‑frame with sealed track & hydraulic adjuster)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
11,245 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
11,245 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3480 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3480 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3145 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3145 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.285 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.285 m
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
264 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
264 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
2.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
Standard GP, heavy duty, rock, ME buckets (market dependent)
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
Standard GP, heavy duty, rock, ME buckets (market dependent)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Hyd. breakers and other Komatsu OEM attachments; quick coupler options with correct aux. hydraulics
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Hyd. breakers and other Komatsu OEM attachments; quick coupler options with correct aux. hydraulics
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
High‑res LCD monitor with machine info
Display Type
LCD Monitor
High‑res LCD monitor with machine info
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
2 × 12 V
Battery
12 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
60 A
Alternator Output
85 A
60 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
Komatsu PC350LC-8M0
Pros
- Powerful Performance
- Versatile Bucket Capacity
- Good Digging Reach & Boom/Arm Length