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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 697 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
TATA 697 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
55.8 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
55.8 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
55 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
55 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
249 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
249 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12172 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
12172 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
8 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7275 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
7275 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.208 m
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Track Width
500 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Standard machine display
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Standard machine display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
