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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
36 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
36 kw
212 kw
Net Power
36 kw
212 kw
Net Power
36 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
48.9 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
48.9 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Max Torque
222 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
222 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7200 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
7200 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
2120 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
2120 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6080 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
6080 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.510 m
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Track Width
450 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Multi-info digital display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
24 V
24 V
Battery
24 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
55 A
Alternator Output
80 A
55 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 70 Prime
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good digging depth (≈4.6 m) and reach for a ~7.2 t class machine.
- Fuel-efficient: Relatively low diesel consumption compared with some competitors.
- Optional AC cabin: Boosts operator comfort on longer shifts
JCB 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.