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JCB NXT 215LC VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
104 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
102 kw
104 kw
Net Power
102 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
343 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
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
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
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
75 A
Alternator Output
80 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
