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JCB NXT 205 VS CAT 330 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
CAT 330 GC
₹ 35 L - 48 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
CAT 330 GC
₹35L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
CAT 330 GC
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cat® C7.1
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cat® C7.1
Gross Power
104 kw
151 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
151 kw
Net Power
104 kw
158 kw
Net Power
104 kw
158 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
213 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
213 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7010 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7010 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
stage V
Emission Standard
BS III
stage V
Max Torque
571 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
28900 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
28900 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
30 900 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
30 900 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
6700 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
6700 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable in axial position
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable in axial position
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
560 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
310 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
7260 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
7260 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
6030 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
10690 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
10690 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6940 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6940 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
10020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
10020 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.150 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.150 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
179 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
179 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
126 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
126 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
474 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
474 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
147 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
147 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3990 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
490 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
490 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3130 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3130 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustment – typical crawler system for medium excavators; Cat offers several undercarriage and shoe size options for jobsite needs.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustment – typical crawler system for medium excavators; Cat offers several undercarriage and shoe size options for jobsite needs.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
10 420 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
10 420 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.050 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.050 m
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
247 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
247 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
Standard / HD / Extra HD buckets
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
Standard / HD / Extra HD buckets
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hammer, Ripper, etc. (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hammer, Ripper, etc. (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Touchscreen / monitor available
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Touchscreen / monitor available
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
103 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
103 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 205
Pros
- Powered by a Cummins 6BT 5.9C 140 HP diesel engine with good torque for a 20‑t class excavator.
- High bucket tearout and robust hydraulic pump capacity (~2×220 L/min) help productive digging and cycle times.
- Excellent boom height, reach and dig depth help versatility for site, utility and general construction tasks.
CAT 330 GC
Pros
- Lower Operating & Maintenance Costs
- Fuel Efficiency & Emissions
- Operator Comfort & Safety