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JCB NXT 215LC VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
104 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
112 kw
Net Power
102 kw
112 kw
Net Power
102 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
150 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
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
571 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
46 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
240 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
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2990 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.200 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Breaker
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 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
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
