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JCB JS81 VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
JCB JS81
₹34L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
57 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
57 kw
112 kw
Net Power
57 kw
112 kw
Net Power
57 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
150 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
890 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
890 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
8050 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
8050 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
8050 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
1873 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
35 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
140.6 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
284 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
240 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
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
4080 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4211 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6454 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
5401 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
7094 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
3.7 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
3.7 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
1740 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
1740 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
56 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
41 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
164 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
55 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
23 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
5.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
1700 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
2240 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1840 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6230 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
6230 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2220 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
2722 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
2720 mm
2990 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
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
5.1 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12.5 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Gradeability
60 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
55 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.32 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.24 - 0.32
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary circuits
Breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Cabin AC
No
Yes
Display Type
LCD Monitor
7 inch LCD
Display Type
LCD Monitor
7 inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 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.
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
