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JCB NXT 140 VS CAT 345 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 140
₹ 45 L - 47 L
VS
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
JCB NXT 140
₹45L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
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JCB NXT 140
From ₹ 45 Lakh
CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
3.9 L 4‑cylinder direct injection diesel
Cat® C9.3B
Model
3.9 L 4‑cylinder direct injection diesel
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power
75 kw
259 kw
Gross Power
75 kw
259 kw
Net Power
75 kw
258 kw
Net Power
75 kw
258 kw
Engine Power
100 HP
346 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
346 HP
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
9300 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
9300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
729 Nm
1550 Nm
Max Torque
729 Nm
1550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14320 kg
43200 kg
Operating Weight
14320 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
14320 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
14320 kg
43200 kg
Counter Weight
2314 kg
9000 kg
Counter Weight
2314 kg
9000 kg
Ground Pressure
51 kg
68 kg
Ground Pressure
51 kg
68 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston type
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
173 litres
423 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
173 litres
423 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
121 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
121 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5200 mm
7200 mm
Max Digging Depth
5200 mm
7200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4520 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4520 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7884 mm
11290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7884 mm
11290 mm
Max Dumping Height
6370 mm
7210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6370 mm
7210 mm
Max Cutting Height
8796 mm
10540 mm
Max Cutting Height
8796 mm
10540 mm
Boom Length
4.700 m
6.900 m
Boom Length
4.700 m
6.900 m
Arm Length
2100 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2100 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
89.74 kN
235 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
89.74 kN
235 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73.01 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73.01 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
186 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
186 litres
Cooling System Capacity
21.2 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
21.2 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 780 mm
5 030 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 780 mm
5 030 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
520 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
520 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2150 mm
3530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2150 mm
3530 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7630 mm
11600 mm
Overall Length
7630 mm
11600 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3340 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
3340 mm
Overall Height
2997 mm
3230 mm
Overall Height
2997 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
2997 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
2997 mm
3230 mm
Boom Height
2.997 m
3.121 m
Boom Height
2.997 m
3.121 m
Track Width
500 mm
2740 mm
Track Width
500 mm
2740 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.6 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
13.6 rpm
8.27 rpm
Swing Speed
13.6 rpm
8.27 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
104 kN
292 kN
Drawbar Pull
104 kN
292 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard GP
2.1/2.2/2.3
Bucket Options
Standard GP
2.1/2.2/2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
IntelliControl color display (7" LCD)
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Display Type
IntelliControl color display (7" LCD)
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable features
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable features
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Alternator Output
75 A
80 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 NXT 140
Pros
- 100 HP engine provides solid power for general digging and earthmoving tasks.
- JCB Dynamic Efficiency with 3 power modes (including Power Plus mode for higher output) improves fuel economy and performance.
- Heavy‑duty track links and reinforced boom/arm aid reliability in demanding applications.
CAT 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
