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JCB NXT 215LC VS JCB JS81 Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
104 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
57 kw
Net Power
102 kw
57 kw
Net Power
102 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Gradeability
35 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
