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JCB NXT 215LC VS ZOOMLION ZE365E Comparison
JCB NXT 215LC
₹ 60 L - 62 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE365E
₹ 73 L - 1.08 Cr
JCB NXT 215LC
₹60L
ZOOMLION ZE365E
₹73L
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JCB NXT 215LC
From ₹ 60 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE365E
From ₹ 73 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6C8.3 (aka QSC8.3 series)
Model
Cummins 6BTAA 5.9 Diesel
Cummins 6C8.3 (aka QSC8.3 series)
Gross Power
104 kw
198 kw
Gross Power
104 kw
198 kw
Net Power
102 kw
198 kw
Net Power
102 kw
198 kw
Engine Power
140 HP
265 HP
Engine Power
140 HP
265 HP
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
8300 cc
Engine Displacement
5883 cc
8300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
571 Nm
1157 Nm
Max Torque
571 Nm
1157 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21500 kg
34600 kg
Operating Weight
21500 kg
34600 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
34300 kg
Machine Weight
21500 kg
34300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
6752 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
6752 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
65 kg
Ground Pressure
47 kg
65 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Twin variable-displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pump
Twin variable-displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
528 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
528 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
353 bar
Maximum System Pressure
230 bar
353 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
365 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
365 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
288 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
162 L/min
288 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
7380 mm
Max Digging Depth
6730 mm
7380 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
6410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5990 mm
6410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
10880 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9720 mm
10880 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
10060 mm
Max Dumping Height
6490 mm
10060 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7110 mm
Max Cutting Height
9220 mm
7110 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.700 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
4.700 m
Arm Length
2920 mm
1873 mm
Arm Length
2920 mm
1873 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
215 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
131 kN
215 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
171 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
99 kN
171 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
650 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
343 litres
650 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
120 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
30 litres
Cooling System Capacity
40 litres
30 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
24 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
9 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2590 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4140 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
4140 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
499 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
499 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3505 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3505 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler / Tracked undercarriage with conventional hydraulic drive and grease-lubricated track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Track
Crawler / Tracked undercarriage with conventional hydraulic drive and grease-lubricated track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9500 mm
11200 mm
Overall Length
9500 mm
11200 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2800 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3280 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
3280 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3300 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3300 mm
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.200 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.6 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
9.6 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Gradeability
35 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
260 kN
Drawbar Pull
180 kN
260 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.02 Cu.m
1.6 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
1.2 - 2.0
Bucket Options
0.9/1.2
1.2 - 2.0
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hydraulic breaker, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, ripper, auger, grapple
Hydraulic breaker, grapple, ripper
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
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Air-suspension adjustable operator seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
90 A
Alternator Output
80 A
90 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
ZOOMLION ZE365E
Pros
- Robust ~266 HP engine with Cummins pedigree (powerful for its class).
- Large bucket capacity (~1.6 m³) and good digging depth (~7.38 m) — solid for infrastructure projects.
- Typically more cost-effective than major Japanese/European brands in base price.
