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SANY SY215C-9LCS VS JCB JS81 Comparison
SANY SY215C-9LCS
₹ 52 L - 58.99 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
SANY SY215C-9LCS
₹52L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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SANY SY215C-9LCS
From ₹ 52 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 (diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
SANY Mitsubishi D06S2 (diesel)
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
115 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
115 kw
57 kw
Net Power
115 kw
57 kw
Net Power
115 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
155 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
155 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
5860 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
5860 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2050 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2050 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
654 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
654 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21400 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
21400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21400 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
21400 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
5430 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
5430 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
43 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
43 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
180 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
230 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6037 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
6037 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6439 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6439 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9312 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9312 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6252 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6252 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
9113 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
9113 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2400 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
138 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
138 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
129 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
129 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
340 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
230 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
230 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22.75 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22.75 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
2380 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2380 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3640 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3640 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2890 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2890 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9728 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9728 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
3180 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
3180 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.3 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.3 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
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
209 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
209 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.1
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.8 - 1.1
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulic attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulic attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multifunction
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital multifunction
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension/adjustable
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension/adjustable
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
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
85 A
Alternator Output
50 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
SANY SY215C-9LCS
Pros
- • Powered by a ~155 hp engine in the LCS variant (stronger than base 140 hp of SY215C-9LC) — good balance of power & efficiency for mid-range jobs
- DOMCS intelligent control system optimizes flow & fuel use.
- • Spacious, adjustable suspension seat, digital display, A/C, USB/music — enhancing operator comfort for long shifts.
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.