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JCB NXT 205 VS CAT 345 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cat® C9.3B
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power
104 kw
259 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
259 kw
Net Power
104 kw
258 kw
Net Power
104 kw
258 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
346 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
346 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
9300 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
9300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
1550 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
43200 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
43200 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
9000 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
9000 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
68 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
68 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
423 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
423 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
7200 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
7200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
11290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
11290 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
7210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
7210 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
10540 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
10540 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.900 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.900 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
235 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
235 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
186 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
186 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
13.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
13.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
5 030 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
5 030 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
520 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
520 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3530 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
11600 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
11600 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3340 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3340 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3230 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3230 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.121 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.121 m
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
8.27 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
8.27 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
292 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
292 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
2.1/2.2/2.3
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
2.1/2.2/2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
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
24 V
2X12 V
Battery
24 V
2X12 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 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.
