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JCB NXT 215LC VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
104 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
212 kw
Net Power
102 kw
212 kw
Net Power
102 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
7200 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 VI
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS VI
Max Torque
571 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.510 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
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Multi-info digital display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
55 A
Alternator Output
80 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
