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Kobelco SK35SR VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Kobelco SK35SR
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Kobelco SK35SR
₹34L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Kobelco SK35SR
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
18.2 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
18.2 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
104 kw
Net Power
17.5 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
24.4 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
24.4 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
1,642 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2,200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Emission Standard
Stage V
BS IV
Max Torque
98 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
98 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3710 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
3710 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3,550 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
380 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
31 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
2 × 33 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
240 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
65 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
3050 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2,850 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5,410 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
3,500 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
4,850 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.540 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1700 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1700 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
32.8 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
20.0 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
19 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
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
1.2 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1400 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
1700 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
300 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
850 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Rubber‑tracked mini excavator undercarriage
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4,850 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
4,850 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1,740 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2,510 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2,510 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.820 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.820 m
3.100 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
2.7 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
32.0 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
Standard digging
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Multi-function LCD monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
75 A
Alternator Output
40 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 SK35SR
Pros
- Good gradeability
- Decent digging force and reach
- Energy‑efficient operation
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).
