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JCB NXT 205 VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
104 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
212 kw
Net Power
104 kw
212 kw
Net Power
104 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Max Torque
571 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.510 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 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
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Multi-info digital display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
75 A
55 A
Alternator Output
75 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
