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JCB NXT 205 VS JCB 35Z HD Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Gross Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
571 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
3790 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3790 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
31.3 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
31.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
70 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
70 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
3190 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
3190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
1610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
1610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
3015 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
3015 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
4570 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
4570 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
22.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
22.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1400 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1400 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
4850 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
4850 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
1750 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
1750 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2480 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2480 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
2.480 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
2.480 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.11-0.12
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.11-0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD with status
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD with status
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
75 A
85 A
Alternator Output
75 A
85 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.
JCB 35Z HD
Pros
- Efficient & Compact Design — Zero‑tail swing and compact build make it ideal for working in confined urban or tight job sites.
- Good Digging Force — Strong bucket breakout force (~32.4 kN), helping with earthmoving tasks.
- Operator Features — Options like AC cabin and GPS enhance comfort and usability (though not always standard)
