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JCB NXT 215LC VS Komatsu PC5500-6 Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹ 44 L - 50.01 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹44L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Komatsu PC5500-6
From ₹ 44 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Gross Power
104 kw
1880 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
102 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
102 kw
1880 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
2520 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
2520 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
30000 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
30000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
12 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
571 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
552000 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120980 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
120980 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
23.8 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
23.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
6000 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
6000 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
2006 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
2006 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
8300 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
8300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
16132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
16132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
18700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
18700 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
10100 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
10100 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
15500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
15500 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
11 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
11 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
8300 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
8300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
1516 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
1516 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
1326 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
1326 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
10356 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
10356 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
3717 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
3717 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
720 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
720 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
380 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
380 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
76 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
76 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
52 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
52 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
7450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
7450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
7424 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
7424 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
995 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
995 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
7750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
7750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
8987 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
8987 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
7900 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
7900 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
8610 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
8610 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
7910 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
7910 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.497 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.497 m
Track Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
2.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
2.1 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
3.1 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
3.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Gradeability
35 %
50 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
1231 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
1231 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
26 - 29
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
26 - 29
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Monitoring system
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Monitoring system
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
140 A
Alternator Output
80 A
140 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
Komatsu PC5500-6
Pros
- Very large bucket capacity (~29 m³) for fast loading and high material movement.
- Two powerful engines provide high output suited for heavy mining operations.
- Available in both backhoe and shovel configurations to suit different mining tasks.
