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Kobelco SK350LC VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Kobelco SK350LC
₹ 35 L - 38 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Kobelco SK350LC
₹35L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Kobelco SK350LC
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
ISUZU 6HK1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
ISUZU 6HK1
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
210 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
210 kw
57 kw
Net Power
198 kw
57 kw
Net Power
198 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
282 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
282 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
7,790 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
7,790 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1900 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
1,080 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
1,080 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
38400 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
38400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
38400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
38400 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
38000 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
38000 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
68 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
68 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 × 294 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 294 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
378 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
378 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
410 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
410 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7560 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
7560 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6,580 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6,580 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,060 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
11,060 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,550 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
7,550 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,790 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
10,790 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
3300 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
3300 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
250 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
250 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
181 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
181 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
503 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
503 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
245 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
245 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
28 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
16 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2590 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
4960 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
4960 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3600 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3600 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with triple-grouser track shoes
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Steel crawler undercarriage with triple-grouser track shoes
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11,330 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
11,330 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3,390 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3,390 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3760 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3760 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3150 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.690 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.690 m
3.5 m
Track Width
2590 mm
450 mm
Track Width
2590 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.6 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
333 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
333 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.6 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.6 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Multiple sizes based on job requirements
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
Multiple sizes based on job requirements
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples (regional options)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, grapples (regional options)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multi-function
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital multi-function
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 SK350LC
Pros
- Power & Productivity
- Durability & Build Quality
- Efficiency
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.
