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JCB NXT 215LC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
104 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
102 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
102 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
8 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Standard machine display
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Standard machine 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
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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
