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Leeboy 525E VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Leeboy 525E
₹ 60 L - 90 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Leeboy 525E
₹60L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Leeboy 525E
From ₹ 60 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins QSB 6.7 170 (CRDI Turbocharged
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins QSB 6.7 170 (CRDI Turbocharged
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
125 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
125 kw
57 kw
Net Power
120 kw
57 kw
Net Power
120 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
170 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
170 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
6700 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
6700 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
660 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
660 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
24200 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
24200 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
24200 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
24200 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4367 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4367 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Pumps + Pilot Gear Pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Pumps + Pilot Gear Pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
469 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
469 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
324 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
324 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
260 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
154 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
154 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6863 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6863 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5494 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5494 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9430 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9430 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6886 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6886 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9671 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9671 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.700 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
145 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
145 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
111 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
111 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
210 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
210 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
20 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
20 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
20 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
20 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2580 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2580 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3825 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3825 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
460 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2985 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2985 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty triple-grouser shoe undercarriage with grease tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy-duty triple-grouser shoe undercarriage with grease tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9848 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9848 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3180 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3180 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3402 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3402 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3111 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3111 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.287 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.287 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.4 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
13 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
230 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
230 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
1.2 - 1.6
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.6
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (hammer, grapple, etc.)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments (hammer, grapple, etc.)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Seat Type
Reclining seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Reclining seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
76 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
12 V
Battery
24 V
12 V
Alternator Output
90 A
85 A
Alternator Output
90 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
Leeboy 525E
Pros
- Strong digging force — ~145 kN bucket force for robust earthmoving.
- Powerful engine — ~170 hp from Cummins engine with high torque (660 Nm), giving good performance under load.
- Standard comfort features — AC cabin and GPS included as standard, improving operator comfort and productivity.
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.
