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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
36 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
36 kw
57 kw
Net Power
36 kw
57 kw
Net Power
36 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
48.9 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
48.9 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
222 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
222 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7200 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
7200 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 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
120 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2120 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2120 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 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
450 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6080 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
6080 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.5 m
Track Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Width
450 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
60 %
Gradeability
53 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Standard monitor
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 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 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.
