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Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹ 34 L - 36 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
₹34L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi EX 210LC Prime
From ₹ 34 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
97.6 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
97.6 kw
57 kw
Net Power
98 kw
57 kw
Net Power
98 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
131 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
131 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
537 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
537 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
20600 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
20600 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
20600 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
20600 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
5650 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
5650 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
44.1 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2200 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2200 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
300 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
300 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
25 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 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
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2 390 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 550 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 550 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning and 8 bottom rollers per side (standard excavator undercarriage)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9720 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9720 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
4.354 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
4.354 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
13.3 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.1 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.17
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.9 – 1.17
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard excavator attachments
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital display
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital display
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat common in Prime series
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
75 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 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.
