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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi EX 200LC Tunnel Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 200LC Tunnel
₹ 62 L - 64.98 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi EX 200LC Tunnel
₹62L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 200LC Tunnel
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl inline, water‑cooled diesel)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl inline, water‑cooled diesel)
Gross Power
104 kw
98 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
98 kw
Net Power
102 kw
97 kw
Net Power
102 kw
97 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
133 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
133 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
5900 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
538 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
538 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
19600 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
19600 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
19600 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
19600 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4211 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4211 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 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
442 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
320 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
320 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
220 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
3280 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3280 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
2725 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
2725 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
7415 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
7415 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6370 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6370 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9160 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9160 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.550 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.550 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2450 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
150 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
150 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
310 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
129 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
129 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
6.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6.8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6.8 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 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
450 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
450 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2720 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2720 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with multiple rollers per side and conventional track tensioning (typical for medium hydraulic excavators; heavy‑duty components for construction/tunnel work)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with multiple rollers per side and conventional track tensioning (typical for medium hydraulic excavators; heavy‑duty components for construction/tunnel work)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
7800 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
7800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3000 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2950 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2950 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.400 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.400 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13.3 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13.3 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
180 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
180 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.8 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.8 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.6, 0.8, 1.0 m³
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.6, 0.8, 1.0 m³
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard hydraulic attachments, breaker, auger, grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard hydraulic attachments, breaker, auger, grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Color LCD
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Color LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Air suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Air suspension operator 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
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 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
Tata Hitachi EX 200LC Tunnel
Pros
- Cummins engine is proven and serviceable, offering decent power for medium earthmoving work.
- Generally considered fuel efficient for the class. (Generic EX 200LC comparisons show good fuel economy vs some competitors.)
- Able to perform digging, loading, trenching, and even tunneling tasks effectively in confined spaces.
