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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime VS JCB 37C HD Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
VS
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 697 NA
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Model
TATA 697 NA
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Gross Power
55.8 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
55.8 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
55 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
55 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
2200 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS V
Max Torque
249 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
249 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12172 kg
4052 kg
Operating Weight
12172 kg
4052 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
4502 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
4502 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
986 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
986 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
32.3 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
32.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3480 mm
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
1870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
1870 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
5020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
5020 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
3540 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
3540 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
4730 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
4730 mm
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
19.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
19.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
1300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
1300 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Steel Crawler Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Steel Crawler Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7275 mm
4810 mm
Overall Length
7275 mm
4810 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2180 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.180 m
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.180 m
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Gradeability
70 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.11 - 0.12
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.11 - 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Basic operator console
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Basic operator console
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
78 A
85 A
Alternator Output
78 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
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
Pros
- Fuel efficient: ~9 L/hour consumption reported (good for its class).
- High gradeability (~70%) — better performance on slopes/uneven terrain.
- Durable heavy-duty boom & reinforced arm design improves reliability.
JCB 37C HD
Pros
- Compact yet powerful for its class — good balance of size and performance for tight zones.
- Fuel‑efficient Perkins engine (25.3 HP) for lower running costs.
- Superior bucket digging force (~32.4 kN) useful for harder soils.
