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JCB NXT 205 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
104 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
57 kw
Net Power
104 kw
57 kw
Net Power
104 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 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
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2200 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
