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JCB 520X LC VS Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA 697 NA
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA 697 NA
Gross Power
298 kw
55.8 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
55.8 kw
Net Power
285 kw
55 kw
Net Power
285 kw
55 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
4800 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
4800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 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
249 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
249 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
12172 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
12172 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
12172 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
12172 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4200 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
4200 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
42.1 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
42.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
230 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
230 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
350 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
126 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
126 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
100 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
100 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4720 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4040 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
7250 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
7250 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5280 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5280 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7630 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7630 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
4.250 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
4.250 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1950 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1950 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
71.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
71.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
52.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
52.9 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
250 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
250 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
72 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
72 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
24 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
24 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
17 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
17 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
3.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1,990 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1,990 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2,610 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2,610 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2125 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2125 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
7275 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
7275 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2490 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2490 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.311 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.311 m
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Width
600 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.8 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
13.8 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Gradeability
30 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
73.5 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
73.5 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.52 – 0.70
Bucket Options
3.4
0.52 – 0.70
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
7 inch lcd
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
7 inch lcd
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
78 A
Alternator Output
100 A
78 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.
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.
