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JCB NXT 205LC VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
104.5 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
104.5 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 IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
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
21250 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
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
180 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 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
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 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
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.5 m
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Width
500 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 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13 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 – 1.02
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
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 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.
