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Kobelco SK35SR VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Kobelco SK35SR
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Kobelco SK35SR
₹34L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Kobelco SK35SR
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
18.2 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
18.2 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
24.4 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
24.4 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS III
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS III
Max Torque
98 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
98 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3710 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
3710 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1700 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1700 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4,850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
4,850 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.820 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.820 m
2.208 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
Standard machine display
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
85 A
Alternator Output
40 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 SK35SR
Pros
- Good gradeability
- Decent digging force and reach
- Energy‑efficient operation
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
