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Kobelco SK140 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Kobelco SK140
₹ 47 L - 49 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Kobelco SK140
₹47L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Kobelco SK140
From ₹ 47 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
74 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
74 kw
57 kw
Net Power
69 kw
57 kw
Net Power
69 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
73 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
73 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
99 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
99 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS IV
Max Torque
375 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
375 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
14100 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
14100 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
14100 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement pumps + one gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 130 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 130 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
160 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
160 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
5280 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4,810 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4,810 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8,340 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8,340 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,080 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,080 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
8000 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
8000 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
4.680 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
4.680 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
107 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
107 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
280 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
280 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
104 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
104 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
16 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
16 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.65 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.65 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 2.1 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 2.1 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1990 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2870 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2870 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7970 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
7970 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2880 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2880 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2870 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2870 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.5 m
Track Width
700 mm
450 mm
Track Width
700 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
142 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Colour monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Colour monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
1 × 12 V
12 V
Battery
1 × 12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
Standard industrial output A
85 A
Alternator Output
Standard industrial output 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 SK140
Pros
- Strong Power & Digging Capability
- Comfortable Operator Environment
- Fuel Efficiency & Smart Features
JCB JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
