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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 697 NA
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
TATA 697 NA
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
55.8 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
55.8 kw
57 kw
Net Power
55 kw
57 kw
Net Power
55 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
249 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
249 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12172 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
12172 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
4.250 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
4.250 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
14 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
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7275 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
7275 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.311 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.311 m
3.5 m
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch lcd
LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 inch lcd
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 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 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.
