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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹ 50 L - 52.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
₹50L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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Tata Hitachi EX 130 Prime
From ₹ 50 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 697 NA
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
TATA 697 NA
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
55.8 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
55.8 kw
22 kw
Net Power
55 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
55 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
76 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
76 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
4800 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
249 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
249 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
12172 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
12172 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
12172 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
42.1 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
2 x variable displacement axial piston pumps
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
230 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
350 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
126 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
100 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
4720 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4040 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7250 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
5280 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
7630 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
4.250 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
1950 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
1950 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
71.5 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
52.9 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
72 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
24 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
17 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3.2 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1,990 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
2,610 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2125 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Grease-tensioned tracks (standard steel crawler track)
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7275 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
7275 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
2.311 m
2.600 m
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Track Width
500 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
13.8 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Gradeability
70 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
73.5 kN
32 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
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
0.52 – 0.70
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator hydraulic attachments (thumb, breaker, etc.)
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
7 inch lcd
Analog + warning indicators
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)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
78 A
40 A
Alternator Output
78 A
40 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.
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
