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Kobelco SK 145XDLC VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹ 45 L - 55 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Kobelco SK 145XDLC
₹45L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Kobelco SK 145XDLC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1 (4‑cycle, water‑cooled, direct injection with turbocharger)
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
73 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
73 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
73 kw
104 kw
Net Power
73 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
98 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
98 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
365 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
365 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14100 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
14100 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
41 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
130 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
197 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
197 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4880 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4880 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7930 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7930 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
5810 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
5810 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
8300 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
4.680 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.680 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2090 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2090 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
132 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
73 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
271 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
271 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
197 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
197 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
12 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3040 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3040 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
415 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
415 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2330 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2330 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and grease‑tensioned track adjustment — conventional crawler system for excavators.
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2740 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2740 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2142 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2142 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.765 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.765 m
3.100 m
Track Width
700 mm
500 mm
Track Width
700 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.7 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
10.8 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
10.8 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.6 – 0.7
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.6 – 0.7
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, couplers, other standard excavator attachments
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
68 A
75 A
Alternator Output
68 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
