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Kobelco SK140HDLC VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Kobelco SK140HDLC
₹ 49 L - 51 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Kobelco SK140HDLC
₹49L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Kobelco SK140HDLC
From ₹ 49 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
ISUZU 4JJ1
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
74 kW kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
74 kW kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
69.2 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
69.2 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
100 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
100 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
4 249 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
4 249 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
EU IIIA
BS III
Emission Standard
EU IIIA
BS III
Max Torque
375 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
375 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
13100 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
13100 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
13 300 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
13 300 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
42000 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
42000 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
39 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
39 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
2 × 130 + 20 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 130 + 20 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
172 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
172 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5230 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
5230 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5 580 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5 580 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8700 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
8700 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
7000 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
9700 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
9700 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.090 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.090 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
89.2 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
89.2 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
89 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
89 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
275 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
275 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
172 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
172 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
36 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
36 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
24 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
24 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
8 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 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
3750 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3750 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with sealed track chain and grease-lubricated rollers/adjusters
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with sealed track chain and grease-lubricated rollers/adjusters
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7,970 mm mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
7,970 mm mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2690 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2690 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3140 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2880 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2880 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.500 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
11 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
0.7
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.7
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard breakers, grapples, thumbs (common for medium excavators)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard breakers, grapples, thumbs (common for medium excavators)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD MONITOR
Standard machine display
Display Type
LCD MONITOR
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
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Alternator Output
85 A
85 A
Lighting Type
Other
LED
Lighting Type
Other
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 SK140HDLC
Pros
- Strong Performance & Power
- Comfort & Operator Features
- Fuel & Working Efficiency
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
