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Kobelco SK140 VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Kobelco SK140
₹ 47 L - 49 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Kobelco SK140
₹47L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Kobelco SK140
From ₹ 47 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
74 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
74 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
69 kw
104 kw
Net Power
69 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
73 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
73 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
99 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
99 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
Stage IIIA
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage IIIA
BS IV
Max Torque
375 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
375 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
45 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
45 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
2 × 130 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 130 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
160 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
160 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
Typically matching main pump output in attachments (varies with options) 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
4,810 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4,810 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8,340 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8,340 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,080 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
6,080 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
8000 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
8000 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
4.680 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.680 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2900 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
107 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
107 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
280 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
280 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
104 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
104 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
16 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
16 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18 litres
19 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
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 × 2.1 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
2870 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
2870 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Crawler / Standard Steel Tracks
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
2880 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2880 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2870 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2870 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
3.100 m
Track Width
700 mm
500 mm
Track Width
700 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5.8 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
11 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
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
Multiple size buckets available per job requirement
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Standard auxiliary and quick-coupler piping (varies by region)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Colour monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Colour monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Mechanical suspension with headrest
Adjustable suspension
Noise Level
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
Conforms to standard industrial spec (usually ≤ noise limits) dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
1 × 12 V
24 V
Battery
1 × 12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
Standard industrial output A
75 A
Alternator Output
Standard industrial output 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 SK140
Pros
- Strong Power & Digging Capability
- Comfortable Operator Environment
- Fuel Efficiency & Smart Features
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).