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JCB NXT 205LC VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
104.5 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
104.5 kw
85 kw
Net Power
104 kw
84 kw
Net Power
104 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 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
535 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21250 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.180 m
Track Width
500 mm
750 mm
Track Width
500 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
13 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
LCD multifunction monitor
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)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
69 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
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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).
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
