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JCB NXT 290 LR VS Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹ 69 L - 70.99 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹69L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
From ₹ 69 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Gross Power
160 kw
97.6 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
170 kw
97.6 kw
Net Power
170 kw
97.6 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
131 HP
Engine Power
200 HP
131 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
765 Nm
537 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
537 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
21300 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
21300 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
20800 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
20800 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
48 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
48 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
442 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
279 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
279 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
220 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
220 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
11628 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
11628 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
10832 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
10832 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
15452 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
15452 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
11171 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
11171 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
13500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
13500 mm
Boom Length
8 m
5.600 m
Boom Length
8 m
5.600 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
155 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
155 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
315 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
315 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
130 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
130 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3550 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
3550 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
2785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
9800 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
9800 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3200 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
3200 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
3050 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.600 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
3.600 m
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Track Width
567 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.2 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.2 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13.7 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
13.7 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Gradeability
23 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
149 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
149 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
0.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
0.5/0.6
Bucket Options
0.8
0.5/0.6
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD multi‑function display
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD multi‑function display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 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 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
Pros
- Budget‑friendly for its class — Usually lower price range compared with some competitors like higher‑power excavators.
- Good torque for general digging & dredging work (strong engine twist power).
- Relatively large bucket capacity (~0.5 m³) for efficient material movement.
