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JCB JS81 VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
57 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
85 kw
Net Power
57 kw
84 kw
Net Power
57 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
890 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
230 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
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.180 m
Track Width
450 mm
750 mm
Track Width
450 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
35 %
Gradeability
60 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
LCD Monitor
LCD multifunction 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)
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
80 A
Alternator Output
85 A
80 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.
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
