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JCB NXT 205LC VS LiuGong 921 Di Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
LiuGong 921 Di
₹ 54 L - 56 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
LiuGong 921 Di
₹54L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
LiuGong 921 Di
From ₹ 54 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Cummins 6BT5.9‑C140
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Cummins 6BT5.9‑C140
Gross Power
104.5 kw
170 kw
Gross Power
104.5 kw
170 kw
Net Power
104 kw
170 kw
Net Power
104 kw
170 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5900 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 IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21250 kg
21000 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
21000 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21000 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21000 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
5341 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
5341 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
210 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
210 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
330 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
330 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
230 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
230 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5875 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5875 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4578 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4578 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9256 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9256 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6798 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6798 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
5661 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
5661 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.412 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.412 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
2800 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
2800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
159 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
159 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
113 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
113 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
412 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
412 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
230 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
25 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
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4170 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4170 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2860 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2860 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Tracked/Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Tracked/Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
9712 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
9712 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
5431 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
5431 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.500 m
Track Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Width
500 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 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
13 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.95 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.85 - 0.95
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.85 - 0.95
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker/grapple/powertilt
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker/grapple/powertilt
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Digital/analog combo (basic)
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Digital/analog combo (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Operator seat with suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Operator seat with suspension
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 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
80 A
Alternator Output
75 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
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).
LiuGong 921 Di
Pros
- Offers respectable digging depth (~5.9 m) and horizontal reach (~9.2 m), making it suitable for medium‑sized construction and earthmoving tasks like trenching, foundation work, and site prep.
- The boom and reach balance enables both digging and loading without needing heavy long‑reach modifications.
- Compared with heavier or lighter models, the 921Di’s boom reach fits well in the 20‑22 t excavator segment
