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JCB JS81 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 80 Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 80
₹ 33 L - 35 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 80
₹33L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 80
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Isuzu CC‑4JG1 (4‑cyl diesel)
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Isuzu CC‑4JG1 (4‑cyl diesel)
Gross Power
57 kw
40.5 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
40.5 kw
Net Power
57 kw
40.5 kw
Net Power
57 kw
40.5 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
55 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
55 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3331 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3331 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
200 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
7650 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
7650 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
7650 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
7650 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
760 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
760 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 piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
178.5 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
178.5 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
150 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
150 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
4170 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
4170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4180 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
7005 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
7005 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
5280 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
5280 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7380 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
7380 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.000 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.000 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
55 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
55 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
38 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
60 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
60 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
9.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
2.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
2.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2920 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2920 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
1720 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
1720 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steel tracked crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steel tracked crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2260 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2260 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2600 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2600 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2730 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2730 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.200 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.200 m
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11.3 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11.3 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
35 %
Gradeability
60 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
50 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
50 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.2 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.2 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.2 - 0.5
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.2 - 0.5
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt coupler
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt coupler
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
85 A
65 A
Alternator Output
85 A
65 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 80
Pros
- 7 m reach and ~8.2 m cutting height help with truck loading and general excavation.
- Counted as a mid‑size excavator, it’s stable yet not too heavy for site access.
- Suitable for attachments like breakers, grapples, and augers with decent auxiliary flow (~178.5 L/min referenced).
