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JCB NXT 205LC VS SANY SY220C-9 Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
SANY SY220C-9
₹ 48 L - 49.99 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
SANY SY220C-9
₹48L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
SANY SY220C-9
From ₹ 48 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 / DO6S2
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 / DO6S2
Gross Power
104.5 kw
114 kw
Gross Power
104.5 kw
114 kw
Net Power
104 kw
114 kw
Net Power
104 kw
114 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
155 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
155 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5860 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5860 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2050 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2050 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
590 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
590 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21250 kg
21900 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21900 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21900 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
3000 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
3000 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
239 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
200 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
200 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6600 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6600 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
6037 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
6037 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9312 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9312 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6252 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6252 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
9113 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
9113 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
138 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
138 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
129 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
129 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
29 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
29 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
11 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
11 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1220 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1220 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2100 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2100 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
290 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
290 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
790 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
790 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Tracked crawler undercarriage (rubber/steel tracks)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
9650 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
9650 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2980 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2980 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3440 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3440 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3075 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
3075 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.990 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
2.990 m
Track Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Width
500 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
13 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
209 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
209 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
1.0 - 1.6
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
1.0 - 1.6
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker / Ripper / Auger / Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker / Ripper / Auger / Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Digital + Analogue
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
Digital + Analogue
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
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
75 A
50 A
Alternator Output
75 A
50 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).
SANY SY220C-9
Pros
- A ~7 m reach allows efficient loading of small to medium trucks and bins, and good coverage for trenching and grading tasks within the segment.
- Boom geometry is well‑suited for tight spaces, making the SY80C‑9 popular for urban excavation, roadside work, and utility trenching
- The machine intelligently matches hydraulic flow with the boom/arm work profile, improving fuel efficiency during digging and lifting.