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JCB NXT 215LC VS CAT 345 GC Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
CAT 345 GC
₹ 50 L - 55.01 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
CAT 345 GC
₹50L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
CAT 345 GC
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cat® C9.3B
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cat® C9.3B
Gross Power
104 kw
259 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
259 kw
Net Power
102 kw
258 kw
Net Power
102 kw
258 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
346 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
346 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
9300 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
9300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1900 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1900 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
1550 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1550 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
43200 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
43200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
43200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
9000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
9000 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
68 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
68 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Hydraulic piston pumps (dual)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
630 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
423 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
423 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
7200 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
7200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5390 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5390 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
11290 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
11290 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
7210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
7210 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
10540 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
10540 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.900 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.900 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2900 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2900 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
235 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
235 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
180 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
180 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
600 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
600 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
186 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
186 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
40 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
40 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
13.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
5 030 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
5 030 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
520 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
520 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3530 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler – Steel Tracks (standard heavy‑duty excavator undercarriage) CAT design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
11600 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
11600 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3340 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3340 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3230 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3230 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3230 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.121 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.121 m
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Track Width
600 mm
2740 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.27 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.27 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
292 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
292 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
2.41 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
2.1/2.2/2.3
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
2.1/2.2/2.3
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Pin-on and quick coupler options supported
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD monitor (regional fitted)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable operator seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
106 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2X12 V
Battery
24 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 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 345 GC
Pros
- Designed as the GC (“General Construction”) variant with efficiency focus vs heavier models like 345C or 349.
- Good reach and depth for large trenching, earthmoving and general excavation work.
- 630 L/min flow supports heavy implement movement and attachments smoothly.
