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JCB NXT 215LC VS HYUNDAI 245LR SMART PLUS Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
HYUNDAI 245LR SMART PLUS
₹ 76.99 L - 78 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
HYUNDAI 245LR SMART PLUS
₹76.99L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
HYUNDAI 245LR SMART PLUS
From ₹ 76.99 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9-C
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9-C
Gross Power
104 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
104 kw
Net Power
102 kw
98 kw
Net Power
102 kw
98 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
622 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
622 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
24500 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
24500 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
24200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
24200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4800 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
47 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
47 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
11760 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
11760 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
10300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
10300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
15120 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
15120 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
8850 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
8850 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13200 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13200 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
8.200 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
8.200 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
6000 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
6000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
95 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
95 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
68 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
68 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
18 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
X‑leg center frame with pentagonal/box‑section track frames
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
X‑leg center frame with pentagonal/box‑section track frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
13600 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
13600 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3190 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3190 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3120 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3120 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.200 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.52 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.52 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.50 – 0.60
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.50 – 0.60
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Clamshell, grapple, dredging bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Clamshell, grapple, dredging bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
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
HYUNDAI 245LR SMART PLUS
Pros
- Long-Reach Capability: Extended boom and arm ideal for deep excavation, canal dredging, and river cleaning — reach over 15 m.
- Solid Power & Torque: Cummins engine with ~140 HP and substantial torque for heavy duty operations.
- Operator Comfort: Often equipped with ROPS/FOPS cabin with AC and ergonomic controls for long shifts.
