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Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ VS JCB NXT 245HDLR Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
₹ 63 L - 64.98 L
VS
JCB NXT 245HDLR
₹ 81 L - 83 L
Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
₹63L
JCB NXT 245HDLR
₹81L
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Tata Hitachi EX 215LCQ
From ₹ 63 Lakh
JCB NXT 245HDLR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C diesel
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C diesel
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
97 kw
104 kw
Gross Power
97 kw
104 kw
Net Power
97 kw
104 kw
Net Power
97 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
133 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
133 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
5800 cc
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
5800 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
537 Nm
400 Nm
Max Torque
537 Nm
400 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21250 kg
23850 kg
Operating Weight
21250 kg
23850 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
21250 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
4525 kg
5100 kg
Counter Weight
4525 kg
5100 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
37.3 kg
Ground Pressure
44 kg
37.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
203 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
203 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
67 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
67 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
12040 mm
Max Digging Depth
5910 mm
12040 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
11460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5050 mm
11460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
15510 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9060 mm
15510 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
10400 mm
Max Dumping Height
6230 mm
10400 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
12690 mm
Max Cutting Height
8990 mm
12690 mm
Boom Length
5.680 m
8.700 m
Boom Length
5.680 m
8.700 m
Arm Length
2220 mm
6400 mm
Arm Length
2220 mm
6400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
65.5 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
107.9 kN
65.5 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
44 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110.8 kN
44 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
129 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7.5 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7.5 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
5 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3660 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
456 mm
Ground Clearance
450 mm
456 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains
Undercarriage Type
crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9720 mm
12600 mm
Overall Length
9720 mm
12600 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2900 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2900 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
3050 mm
Overall Height
3020 mm
3050 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2850 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.312 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.312 m
3.100 m
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm
Track Width
600 mm
800 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Gradeability
35 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
166 kN
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
166 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.45 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1 Cu.m
0.45 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.9/1.1
0.45 – 0.55
Bucket Options
0.9/1.1
0.45 – 0.55
Attachment Compatibility
Quick coupler, rock breaker piping kit, grabs, clamshell, etc
Breakers, grapples, long-reach special attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Quick coupler, rock breaker piping kit, grabs, clamshell, etc
Breakers, grapples, long-reach special attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital operator display
Colour LCD digital display with IntelliControl
Display Type
Digital operator display
Colour LCD digital display with IntelliControl
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension adjustable seat
Suspended seat
Seat Type
Suspension adjustable seat
Suspended seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Battery
24 V
2x12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
75 A
Alternator Output
80 A
75 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 215LCQ
Pros
- Powered by a robust Cummins engine (131–133 PS) with proven reliability and good torque delivery.
- Nearly 9 m cutting height and over 9 m reach make it versatile for trenching, truck loading and general excavation.
- Hitachi’s original hydraulic system offers fast, smooth combined operations — e.g., travel + boom/arm, swing + boom — boosting productivity.
JCB NXT 245HDLR
Pros
- Fuel-efficient operation with JCB ecoHydraulics and multiple drive modes
- Low maintenance design with long hydraulic service intervals
- Good bucket and attachment tear-out forces for its class.
