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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 697 NA
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
TATA 697 NA
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
55.8 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
55.8 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
55 kw
104 kw
Net Power
55 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
5880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
249 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
249 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12172 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
12172 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
4.250 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
4.250 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7275 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
7275 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.311 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.311 m
3.100 m
Track Width
500 mm
500 mm
Track Width
500 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.7 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
78 A
75 A
Alternator Output
78 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
