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JCB NXT 215LC VS CAT 316 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
CAT 316 GC
₹ 45 L - 65 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
CAT 316 GC
₹45L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
CAT 316 GC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cat C3.6 ACERT
Gross Power
104 kw
68 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
68 kw
Net Power
102 kw
66 kw
Net Power
102 kw
66 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
91 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
91 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3600 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3600 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
430 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
430 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
14400 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
14400 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3500 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
44 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
272 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
140 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
210 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
210 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5580 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4860 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4860 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
8180 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
8180 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
8520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
8520 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.650 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
63 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
63 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
45 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3750 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3750 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
430 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
430 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2350 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2350 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
7970 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
7970 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2810 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2810 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2680 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2680 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
120 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
120 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.76 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.9-1.2
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.9-1.2
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Rotator
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Air Suspension Adjustable
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 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 215LC
Pros
- Strong engine & digging performance – Powered by a Cummins 140 HP engine with good torque (~571 Nm), giving solid power for medium-duty earthmoving and general construction tasks.
- Robust build & stability – With an operating weight ~21,500 kg, a wide track gauge, and a large undercarriage, it offers better stability on various ground conditions compared to lighter competitors.
- Good digging force – High bucket digging force (~131.9 kN) helps in tougher digging applications and load handling
CAT 316 GC
Pros
- Cat reliability, dealer support and global parts network — especially beneficial for ongoing uptime.
- Designed for low owning & operating costs with extended maintenance intervals versus predecessors.
- Improved swing torque and drawbar pull vs older models.
