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JCB NXT 140 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
JCB NXT 140
₹ 45 L - 47 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
JCB NXT 140
₹45L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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JCB NXT 140
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
3.9 L 4‑cylinder direct injection diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
3.9 L 4‑cylinder direct injection diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
75 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
75 kw
22 kw
Net Power
75 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
75 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
100 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
3900 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
729 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
729 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14320 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
14320 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
14320 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
14320 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
2314 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
2314 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
51 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
51 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
240 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
173 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
173 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
121 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
121 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5200 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
5200 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4520 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4520 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7884 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7884 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6370 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6370 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
8796 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
8796 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
4.700 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
4.700 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2100 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2100 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
89.74 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
89.74 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73.01 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73.01 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
253 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
73 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
21.2 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
21.2 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
13.5 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6.2 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 780 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 780 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2150 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2150 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7630 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
7630 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
2997 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2997 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2997 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2997 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
2.997 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
2.997 m
2.600 m
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.6 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.6 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
13.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
13.6 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
104 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
104 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.72 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard GP
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
Standard GP
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
IntelliControl color display (7" LCD)
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
IntelliControl color display (7" LCD)
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable features
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable features
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
75 A
40 A
Alternator Output
75 A
40 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
