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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
104 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
36 kw
Net Power
102 kw
36 kw
Net Power
102 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
33.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.271 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Gradeability
35 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Standard monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable ergonomic
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
80 A
Alternator Output
80 A
80 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
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good digging depth (≈4.6 m) and reach for a ~7.2 t class machine.
- Fuel-efficient: Relatively low diesel consumption compared with some competitors.
- Optional AC cabin: Boosts operator comfort on longer shifts
