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JCB JS81 VS LiuGong 915E Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
LiuGong 915E
₹ 42 L - 44 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
LiuGong 915E
₹42L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
LiuGong 915E
From ₹ 42 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Cummins QSF 3.8
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Cummins QSF 3.8
Gross Power
57 kw
90 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
90 kw
Net Power
57 kw
84 kw
Net Power
57 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
115 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
115 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3
Emission Standard
BS IV
Tier 3
Max Torque
890 Nm
470 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
470 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
15400 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
15400 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
13800 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
13800 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
2300 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
2300 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
42 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
42 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
240 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
240 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
240 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
5470 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
5470 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4770 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4770 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
8170 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
8170 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6310 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6310 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
8760 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
8760 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.6 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.6 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
2500 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
2500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
89 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
89 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
64 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
64 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
245 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
245 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
160 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
160 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
21 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
2.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
2.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3746 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3746 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2305 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2305 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
7750 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
7750 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2900 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3055 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3055 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.6 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.6 m
Track Width
450 mm
430 mm
Track Width
450 mm
430 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12.9 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12.9 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
122 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
122 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.6–0.73
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.6–0.73
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Standard hydraulic attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Standard hydraulic attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-function LCD
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-function LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 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
70 A
Alternator Output
85 A
70 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 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.
LiuGong 915E
Pros
- Strong Engine & Performance
- Solid Digging Capability
- Comfortable Operator Environment
