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JCB JS81 VS LiuGong CLG908E Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
LiuGong CLG908E
₹ 36 L - 38 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
LiuGong CLG908E
₹36L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
LiuGong CLG908E
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Yanmar 4TNV98‑ZCSLY
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Yanmar 4TNV98‑ZCSLY
Gross Power
57 kw
46 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
46 kw
Net Power
57 kw
44 kw
Net Power
57 kw
44 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
60 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
60 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3300 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
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
890 Nm
245 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
245 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
7500 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
1400 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
1400 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
158 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
158 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
294 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
294 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
110 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
110 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
4030 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
4030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
3240 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
3240 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
6125 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
6125 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
5080 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7115 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7115 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
3.710 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
3.710 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
1620 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
1620 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
36 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
36 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
80 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
80 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
11 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
11 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1750 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1750 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2845 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2845 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
1785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
1785 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
6100 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
6100 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2260 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2260 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2698 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2698 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2700 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.200 m
Track Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Width
450 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
64 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
64 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.13 - 0.4
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.13 - 0.4
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Standard excavator attachments (hydraulic quick coupler optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Standard excavator attachments (hydraulic quick coupler optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor (basic)
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor (basic)
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
75 A
Alternator Output
85 A
75 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.
LiuGong CLG908E
Pros
- Uses a Yanmar 4TNV98 diesel engine that’s efficient and widely respected for reliability.
- Hydraulic system is load‑sensing and proven, offering smooth, accurate operation.
- Operating weight ~7.5 t and typical bucket ~0.32 m³ — suitable for light to medium earthwork tasks.
