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JCB NXT 215LC VS SANY SY140C-9 Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
SANY SY140C-9
₹ 43 L - 45 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
SANY SY140C-9
₹43L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
SANY SY140C-9
From ₹ 43 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Isuzu 4BG1‑TABGC‑03‑C2
Gross Power
104 kw
72 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
72 kw
Net Power
102 kw
72 kw
Net Power
102 kw
72 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
98 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
98 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
4329 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
4329 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
357 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
357 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
14000 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
14000 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
13545 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
13545 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
42 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
42 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
242 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
242 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
150 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5117 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
5117 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4127 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4127 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
7952 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
7952 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5856 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5856 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
8324 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
8324 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2100 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2100 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
94 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
94 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
69 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
69 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
10 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
10 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
13 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
13 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3665 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3665 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2930 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2930 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked/Crawler
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked/Crawler
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
7766 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
7766 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2550 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 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 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
117 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
117 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.72 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.72 - 0.8
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.72 - 0.8
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
LCD multi‑function
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD multi‑function
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)
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
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
SANY SY140C-9
Pros
- The SY140C‑9 uses a well‑established Isuzu 4.329 L diesel engine, known for durability and simpler maintenance in many markets.
- 98 hp is competitive for a 14 t class excavator, good for general earthmoving, trenching and utility work.
- Dual variable‑displacement piston pumps provide steady hydraulic flow (~2×121 L/min), supporting smooth digging cycles and attachments
