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JCB NXT 215LC VS HYUNDAI R230LM Smart Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹ 62 L - 64 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹62L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Gross Power
104 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
110 kw
Net Power
102 kw
108 kw
Net Power
102 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5,880 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5,880 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-V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-V
Max Torque
571 Nm
625 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
625 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
23300 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
49 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
49 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
323 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
323 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
260 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
6220 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6220 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5,720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5,720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9,330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9,330 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6,520 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6,520 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
6,010 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
6,010 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
117.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
117.7 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
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 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
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3,110 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3,110 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2,920 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2,920 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 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 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
206.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
206.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat (typical for class)
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
2 × 12 V
Battery
24 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
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 R230LM Smart
Pros
- Higher Engine Power & Digging Capability
- Strong Excavation & Stability
- Smart Hydraulic & Control Systems