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JCB NXT 205LC VS JCB 50Z Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
JCB 50Z
₹ 35 L - 41 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
JCB 50Z
₹35L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
JCB 50Z
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Stage 3A 404D‑22 diesel
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Stage 3A 404D‑22 diesel
Gross Power
104.5 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
104.5 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
104 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
104 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21250 kg
4946 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
4946 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
4946 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
4946 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
459 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
459 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
29.4 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
29.4 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
50 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
50 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3650 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3650 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
5915 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
5915 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5850 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
5850 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
4000 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
4000 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
3200 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
3200 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.700 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
22 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
22 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
38 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
38 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1985 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1985 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steel crawler undercarriage (compact tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steel crawler undercarriage (compact tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
5850 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
5850 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
5438 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
5438 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2145 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2145 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.423 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.423 m
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
13 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
35.7 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
35.7 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Standard mini excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Intelligent display with dial throttle
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Intelligent display with dial throttle
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 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
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
JCB 50Z
Pros
- Compact & zero tail swing — Excellent for narrow/urban sites, reduces risk of clipping obstacles.
- Strong digging & reach for class — ~5.8 m reach and ~3.5 m depth give versatility for small to medium jobs.
- Comfort & convenience features — Optional AC cabin, adjustable suspension seat, intelligent display, auto idle & one‑touch idle, and LiveLink telematics.
