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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
36 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
36 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
36 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
36 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
48.9 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
48.9 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
222 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
222 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7200 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
7200 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 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
120 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
2120 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
2120 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 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
450 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6080 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
6080 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
3.271 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
3.271 m
2.208 m
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Track Width
450 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
35 %
Gradeability
53 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard machine display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard machine 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
12 V
Battery
24 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 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 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
