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Kobelco SK 145XDLC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹ 45 L - 55 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹45L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Kobelco SK 145XDLC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
73 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
73 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
73 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
73 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
98 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
98 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
365 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
365 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14100 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
14100 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
197 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
197 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4880 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4880 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7930 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7930 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
5810 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
5810 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
4.680 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
4.680 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2090 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2090 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
271 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
271 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
197 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
197 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3040 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3040 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
415 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
415 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2330 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2330 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2740 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2740 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2142 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2142 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.765 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.765 m
2.208 m
Track Width
700 mm
400 mm
Track Width
700 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
10.8 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
10.8 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.6 – 0.7
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.6 – 0.7
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Standard machine display
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
68 A
85 A
Alternator Output
68 A
85 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
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
Pros
- Strong ~98 HP engine with 3.0 L displacement delivers solid performance for a ~14 t excavator class.
- Newly developed robust boom and improved arm strength help in heavy earthmoving and loading tasks.
- ECO‑mode and Auto Idle Stop (AIS) improve fuel economy.
JCB 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
