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JCB 520X LC VS SANY SY120C-9 Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
SANY SY120C-9
₹ 54.99 L - 59.98 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
SANY SY120C-9
₹54.99L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
SANY SY120C-9
From ₹ 54.99 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Cummins B3.9‑100c diesel
Gross Power
298 kw
75 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
75 kw
Net Power
285 kw
75 kw
Net Power
285 kw
75 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
100 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
100 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3900 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3900 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
2100 Nm
385 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
385 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
12400 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
12400 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
12400 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4654 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4654 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
41.6 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
41.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
225 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
314 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
314 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
150 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4750 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4750 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4410 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4410 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
7345 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
7345 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5165 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5165 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7415 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7415 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
4.260 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
4.260 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1960 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1960 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
82 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
82 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
62 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
62 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
240 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
250 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
6.7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
6.7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2680 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
425 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
425 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
7280 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
7280 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2510 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2510 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2740 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2740 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.016 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.016 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
113 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
113 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.65 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.55 - 0.65
Bucket Options
3.4
0.55 - 0.65
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, auger, thumb
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Basic instrument cluster
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Basic instrument cluster
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable / suspension
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
75 A
Alternator Output
100 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
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
SANY SY120C-9
Pros
- Cummins ~100.5 hp engine delivers solid output for its class with good torque and fuel economy
- Hydraulic system tuned for responsive and smooth combined operations.
- Reinforced structural components like anti‑wear bucket plates and quality components improve service life.
