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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi NX 80 Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi NX 80
₹ 45 L - 46 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi NX 80
₹45L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi NX 80
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins QSB6.7
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins QSB6.7
Gross Power
104 kw
114 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
114 kw
Net Power
102 kw
115 kw
Net Power
102 kw
115 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
120 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
120 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3788 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
3788 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2128 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2128 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
571 Nm
872 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
872 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
7500 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1300 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
45 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
45 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
330 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
330 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
365 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
365 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
234 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
234 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
4660 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
4660 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4761 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
4761 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
3752 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
3752 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
4565 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
4565 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4876 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4876 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.7 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.7 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
2990 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
2990 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
197 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
197 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
112 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
112 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
400 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
400 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
220 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
22 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
22 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1880 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1880 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2 290 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
2 290 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
385 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
385 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2 060 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2 060 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, multi‑roller support (5 bottom rollers and 1 upper carrier roller per side), and grease‑adjusted track tensioning – typical for this class.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, multi‑roller support (5 bottom rollers and 1 upper carrier roller per side), and grease‑adjusted track tensioning – typical for this class.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9766 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9766 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2990 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2990 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
140 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
140 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
3.3 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
3.3 - 3.5
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
3.3 - 3.5
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Augger
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Augger
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
7 inch LCD
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
7 inch LCD
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)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
86 A
Alternator Output
80 A
86 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 NX 80
Pros
- Good balance of power (~49 hp) and weight (~7.5 t) for urban and utility work.
- Decent bucket capacity (~0.35 m³) and reach for landscaping, digging, desilting and utility tasks.
- Intelligent hydraulic system with auto idle/auto decel features improves fuel efficiency and reduces cost.