Compare Excavators. Choose Smarter.
JCB 520X LC VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
Compare excavators helps you make an informed purchase decision.
JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
298 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
36 kw
Net Power
285 kw
36 kw
Net Power
285 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
3300 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2100 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
33.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
4 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
4 m
3.271 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
53 %
Gradeability
30 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
3.4
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard monitor
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Alternator Output
100 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
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
