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Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹34L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
97.6 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
97.6 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
98 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
98 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
131 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
131 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
537 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
537 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20600 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
20600 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
20600 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
20600 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
5650 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
5650 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2200 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2200 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
300 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
300 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 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
600 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 550 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 550 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9720 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
9720 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
4.354 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
4.354 m
2.208 m
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Width
600 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.17
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.17
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital display
Standard machine display
Display Type
Digital display
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
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 210LC Prime
Pros
- Strong and reliable Cummins engine (131 HP) with good torque for digging and lifting tasks.
- Large bucket capacity (0.9 – 1.17 m³) for higher productivity.
- Good fuel efficiency features like auto idle and power mode selection (in some trims).
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
