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JCB NXT 205LC VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
104.5 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
104.5 kw
112 kw
Net Power
104 kw
112 kw
Net Power
104 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
150 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
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
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
21500 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
7200 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
56.8 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
440 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
240 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
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5570 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9210 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
6360 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
9130 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131.9 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
116 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25.5 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
19 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5.5 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
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2825 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9634 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
9634 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2700 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
3122 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
3060 mm
2990 mm
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.100 m
3.200 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
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
170 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.09 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.02
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
7 inch LCD
Display Type
Digital IntelliControl display
7 inch LCD
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)
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
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).
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
