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JCB NXT 205 VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
JCB NXT 205
₹ 56 L - 57.98 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
JCB NXT 205
₹56L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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JCB NXT 205
From ₹ 56 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Cummins 6 BT 5.9C
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Net Power
104 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
104 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20500 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
20500 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
21000 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
1080 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
50 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
20 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
6140 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5567 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6359 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
9128 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 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
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
3370 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard crawled excavator setup)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9562 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
9562 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3060 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.122 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3.122 m
2.600 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
13.0 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
32 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
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.9 m³ / 1.0 m³ / 1.2 m³
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple, Ripper, Quick Hitch
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
Digital multi‑function monitor
Analog + warning indicators
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)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
75 A
40 A
Alternator Output
75 A
40 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
