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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
36 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
36 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
36 kw
104 kw
Net Power
36 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
48.9 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
48.9 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
3300 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
222 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
222 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7200 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
7200 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
7200 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
1200 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
33.3 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
259 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
92 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
36 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
4150 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4060 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6660 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
5470 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
7550 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
3.720 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
3.720 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
2120 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
2120 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
47 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
36.3 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
135 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15.5 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
19 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
1850 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
2090 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
360 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
6080 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
6080 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
2382 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2690 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2690 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
3.271 m
3.100 m
Track Width
450 mm
500 mm
Track Width
450 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
12.8 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Gradeability
53 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
210 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.13 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.13 – 0.68
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Standard monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Standard monitor
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable ergonomic
Adjustable suspension
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
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 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
