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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹ 69 L - 70.99 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹69L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
From ₹ 69 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Gross Power
104 kw
97.6 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
102 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
102 kw
97.6 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
131 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
131 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
537 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
537 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21300 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
20800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
20800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
48 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
48 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
279 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
279 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
11628 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
11628 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
10832 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
10832 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
15452 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
15452 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
11171 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
11171 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13500 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
155 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
155 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
315 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
315 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
130 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
130 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
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 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
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
3550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3550 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9800 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3200 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.600 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.600 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
13.7 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13.7 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
149 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
149 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.5/0.6
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.5/0.6
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD multi‑function display
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
LCD multi‑function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
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
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 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 EX215lc-SLR
Pros
- Budget‑friendly for its class — Usually lower price range compared with some competitors like higher‑power excavators.
- Good torque for general digging & dredging work (strong engine twist power).
- Relatively large bucket capacity (~0.5 m³) for efficient material movement.
