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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
22 kw
Net Power
102 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
102 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 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
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
2.600 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Gradeability
35 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
40 A
Alternator Output
80 A
40 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 Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
