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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹ 30 L - 32 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
₹30L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi EX 70 Super Plus
From ₹ 30 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
TATA‑497 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
TATA‑497 NA
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
43 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
43 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
41 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
41 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
55 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
55 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
3000 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
3000 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 IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
186 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
186 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7000 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
7000 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
7000 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
1212 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
31.4 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable Pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
60 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
34 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
42 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
32 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
3500 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
3500 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
6160 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
1620 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1620 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
52 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
35 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 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
15 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
9 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
3 litres
8 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2 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
2080 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
2080 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
365 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1750 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5840 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
5840 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
2030 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2700 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2680 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.500 m
2.208 m
Track Width
1850 mm
400 mm
Track Width
1850 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.6 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
14 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
14 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Gradeability
30 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
48 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.68 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.68/0.8
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
Standard machine display
Display Type
LCD Multi-Function
Standard machine display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable Air Suspension
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
55 A
85 A
Alternator Output
55 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 Super Plus
Pros
- Good power for size: 55 HP is respectable for a 7‑ton class — strong for medium earthmoving.
- Decent boom height & reach: ~7.5 m cutting height gives flexibility in loading trucks/stockpiles
- Relatively simple to operate & maintain: Tata Hitachi’s wide dealer network in India
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
