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JCB NXT 215LC VS Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹80L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Gross Power
104 kw
360 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
360 kw
Net Power
102 kw
360 kw
Net Power
102 kw
360 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
483 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
483 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
15681 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
571 Nm
1945 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1945 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
80800 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
80800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
110 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
110 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
319 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
319 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
1024 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
1024 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
765 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
765 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
8870 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
8870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
7170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
7170 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
14100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
14100 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
9080 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
9080 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13030 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
13030 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
8.400 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
8.400 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
3700 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
3700 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
339 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
339 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
212 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
212 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
1110 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
1110 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
500 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
112 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
112 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
52 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
52 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
15.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
15.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
38 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
38 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
650 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
650 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
3450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
3450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
5 840 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
5 840 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
890 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
4600 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
4600 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
14000 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
14000 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
4100 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
4100 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
7.4 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
7.4 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
560 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
560 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
2.9 – 4.5
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
2.9 – 4.5
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital LCD multi-function monitor
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
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)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 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
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 ZX870-5G
Pros
- Uses Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 6‑cyl turbocharged engine producing ~483 HP / 360 kW @ 1,800 rpm, which gives strong performance in heavy digging cycles.
- Dual high‑capacity main pumps (~1,024 L/min total) provide robust flow for demanding implement actions and attachments.
- Multiple boom/arm combinations expand working range from trenching to deep/exceeding reach applications.
