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JCB JS81 VS Tata Hitachi EX 130 Super Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Super
₹ 47 L - 49 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Super
₹47L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Super
From ₹ 47 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Tata Hitachi Diesel
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Tata Hitachi Diesel
Gross Power
57 kw
56 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
56 kw
Net Power
57 kw
52 kw
Net Power
57 kw
52 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
75 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
75 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3800 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3800 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 II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
890 Nm
320 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
320 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
12146 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
12146 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
11800 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
11800 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
45 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
115 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
115 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
72 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
72 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
67 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
67 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
4720 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
4720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
12000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
12000 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
7630 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
7630 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7630 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7630 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
2.300 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
2.300 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
85 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
85 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
60 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
60 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
126 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
126 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
50 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
4 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
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2460 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2460 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Grease‑tensioned tracked undercarriage (steel crawlers)
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Grease‑tensioned tracked undercarriage (steel crawlers)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
6940 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
6940 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2480 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2480 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2760 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2760 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2760 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2760 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.300 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.300 m
Track Width
450 mm
500 mm
Track Width
450 mm
500 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
10 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
30 %
Gradeability
60 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
95 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
95 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
0.23 - 0.6
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.23 - 0.6
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor for hydraulic
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor for hydraulic
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable, ergonomically designed
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable, ergonomically designed
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
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 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.
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Super
Pros
- Tata Hitachi’s original optimum hydraulics with cross‑sensing and fuel‑saving pump boosts efficiency and provides smooth operation.
- Features like EP (economy) mode and HP (high power) mode, auto idle, and auto decel help optimize performance and fuel economy.
- Spacious cabin with ergonomic controls, heat‑reflective roof, and premium seats improves operator comfort.
