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JCB JS81 VS Yanmar VIO50-6B Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
Yanmar VIO50-6B
₹ 38 L - 39.97 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
Yanmar VIO50-6B
₹38L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Yanmar VIO50-6B
From ₹ 38 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
4TNV88C-PBV or 4TNV88-ZPBV
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
4TNV88C-PBV or 4TNV88-ZPBV
Gross Power
57 kw
28 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
28 kw
Net Power
57 kw
27.6 kw
Net Power
57 kw
27.6 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
39 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
39 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2190 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2190 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 V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
890 Nm
144 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
144 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
4875 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
4875 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
4875 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
4875 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
1000 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
1000 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 gear pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable displacement gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
75 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
75 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
60 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
80 L/min
60 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
3900 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
3900 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
3300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
3300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
6100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
6100 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
4300 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
4300 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
6100 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
6100 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
2.700 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
2.700 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
1650 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
1650 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
38 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
22 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
70 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
70 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
50 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3 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
350 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
350 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1590 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2070 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
2070 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
345 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
345 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
970 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
970 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Crawler tracked undercarriage (rubber or optional steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Crawler tracked undercarriage (rubber or optional steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
5550 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
5550 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
1990 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
1990 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
2550 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2500 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2500 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.750 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
2.750 m
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
30 %
Gradeability
60 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
45 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
45 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
0.16 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.12 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.12 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker, auger, grapple, tilt bucket
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)
82 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
82 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
50 A
Alternator Output
85 A
50 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.
Yanmar VIO50-6B
Pros
- Superior stability from robust X-frame undercarriage and increased weight, ideal for side lifts.
- Full cylinder protection and strengthened components lower total cost of ownership.
- Precise proportional controls, auto-deceleration, and low noise cabin boost operator comfort.
