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JCB NXT 215LC VS CAT 320D3 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
CAT 320D3 GC
₹ 86.25 L - 86.75 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
CAT 320D3 GC
₹86.25L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
CAT 320D3 GC
From ₹ 86.25 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
ALUW06DTI (6-cyl Mechanical)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
ALUW06DTI (6-cyl Mechanical)
Gross Power
104 kw
100 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
100 kw
Net Power
102 kw
32 kw
Net Power
102 kw
32 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
134 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
134 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5760 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5760 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1700 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1700 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
equiv. to Tier 2
Emission Standard
BS IV
equiv. to Tier 2
Max Torque
571 Nm
800 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
800 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
19800 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
19800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
19 800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
19 800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3650 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3650 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial position
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial position
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
400 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
230 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6005 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6005 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5350 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5350 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9140 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9140 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6250 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6250 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9110 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9110 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2250 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2250 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
134 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
134 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
115 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
115 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4080 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4080 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
450 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustments – standard crawler system used on medium excavators like the 320 series.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned adjustments – standard crawler system used on medium excavators like the 320 series.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9520 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9520 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
6.5 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
6.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
10 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
10 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
34 %
Gradeability
35 %
34 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
200 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
200 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.92 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.92 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
Light / General Duty / HD buckets
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
Light / General Duty / HD buckets
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hammer, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hammer, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Basic gauge cluster / optional monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Basic gauge cluster / optional monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
73 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 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 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 320D3 GC
Pros
- Low Operating Costs
- Reliability & Simplicity
- Durability & Build Quality