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Kobelco SK35SR VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Kobelco SK35SR
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Kobelco SK35SR
₹34L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Kobelco SK35SR
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
18.2 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
18.2 kw
57 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
57 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
24.4 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
24.4 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
98 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
98 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3710 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3710 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1700 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1700 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1.5 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4,850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4,850 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.820 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.820 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
60 %
Gradeability
58 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 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 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.
