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Komatsu PC5500-6 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹ 44 L - 50.01 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹44L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Komatsu PC5500-6
From ₹ 44 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
1880 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
1880 kw
57 kw
Net Power
1880 kw
57 kw
Net Power
1880 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
2520 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
2520 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
30000 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
30000 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
12 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
12 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS II
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS II
BS IV
Max Torque
2200 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
2200 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
552000 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
552000 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
552000 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
552000 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
120980 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
120980 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
23.8 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
23.8 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
4200 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
4200 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
310 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
310 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
6000 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
6000 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2006 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
2006 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
8300 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
8300 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16132 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
16132 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18700 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18700 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
10100 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
10100 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
15500 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
15500 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
11 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
11 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
8300 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
8300 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
1516 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
1516 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
1326 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
1326 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
10356 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
10356 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
3717 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
3717 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
720 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
720 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
380 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
380 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
76 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
76 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
52 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
52 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
1350 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
1350 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
7450 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
7450 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
7424 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
7424 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
995 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
995 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
7750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
7750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
8987 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
8987 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
7900 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
7900 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
8610 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
8610 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
7910 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
7910 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.497 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.497 m
3.5 m
Track Width
1350 mm
450 mm
Track Width
1350 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
2.1 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
2.1 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
3.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
3.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
50 %
60 %
Gradeability
50 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
1231 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
1231 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
29 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
29 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
26 - 29
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
26 - 29
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Monitoring system
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Monitoring system
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
140 A
85 A
Alternator Output
140 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
Komatsu PC5500-6
Pros
- Very large bucket capacity (~29 m³) for fast loading and high material movement.
- Two powerful engines provide high output suited for heavy mining operations.
- Available in both backhoe and shovel configurations to suit different mining tasks.
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.
