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JCB NXT 215LC VS JCB 35Z HD Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
JCB 35Z HD
₹ 33 L - 35 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
JCB 35Z HD
₹33L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB 35Z HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Perkins 403J‑17 (EU Stage V / EPA Tier 4 Final, water‑cooled diesel)
Gross Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
102 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
102 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
25.3 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
571 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
3790 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3790 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3790 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
31.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
31.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
70 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
70 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3190 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3190 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
1610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
1610 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
5040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
5040 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
3015 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
3015 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4570 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4570 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
1300 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
1300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
22.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
22.5 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1400 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
900 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
900 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Sealed steel track undercarriage with grease tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
4850 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
4850 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1750 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1750 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2480 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2480 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.480 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.480 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Gradeability
35 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.11-0.12
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.11-0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hydraulic hammer, auger, grapple (via aux hydraulics)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD with status
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD with status
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 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
JCB 35Z HD
Pros
- Efficient & Compact Design — Zero‑tail swing and compact build make it ideal for working in confined urban or tight job sites.
- Good Digging Force — Strong bucket breakout force (~32.4 kN), helping with earthmoving tasks.
- Operator Features — Options like AC cabin and GPS enhance comfort and usability (though not always standard)
