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JCB JS81 VS SANY SY220C-9LC Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
SANY SY220C-9LC
₹ 48 L - 50 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
SANY SY220C-9LC
₹48L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
SANY SY220C-9LC
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Mitsubishi D06S2
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Mitsubishi D06S2
Gross Power
57 kw
115 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
115 kw
Net Power
57 kw
108 kw
Net Power
57 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
155 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
155 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5860 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5860 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2050 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2050 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
890 Nm
630 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
630 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
21900 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
4800 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
4800 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
36 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
36 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
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
160 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
160 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6600 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
6000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
6000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
9600 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
9600 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6700 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6700 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
9600 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
9600 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
135 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2380 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2380 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
4250 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
4250 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
449 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
449 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2890 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
9530 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
9530 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3030 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3030 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
3030 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.200 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
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
1.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.9 - 1.2
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.9 - 1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Crusher
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Crusher
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-function LCD monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
Multi-function LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
72 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
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.
SANY SY220C-9LC
Pros
- Competitive power & size — ~155 hp in 22 t class suitable for general earthmoving, trenching, site prep, utilities and drainage work.
- Strong Mitsubishi engine base — reputable diesel engines help with durability and serviceability.
- Efficient hydraulics — twin pump system with good flow (~2×220 L/min) for smooth implement control.
