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Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR VS HYUNDAI R230LM Smart Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹ 69 L - 70.99 L
VS
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹ 62 L - 64 L
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹69L
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
₹62L
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Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
From ₹ 69 Lakh
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
From ₹ 62 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Cummins 6BTAA-5.9C
Gross Power
97.6 kw
110 kw
Gross Power
97.6 kw
110 kw
Net Power
97.6 kw
108 kw
Net Power
97.6 kw
108 kw
Engine Power
131 HP
148 HP
Engine Power
131 HP
148 HP
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
5,880 cc
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
5,880 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-V
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS-V
Max Torque
537 Nm
625 Nm
Max Torque
537 Nm
625 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21300 kg
23300 kg
Operating Weight
21300 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
20800 kg
23300 kg
Machine Weight
20800 kg
23300 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
3,800 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
49 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
49 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Two variable displacement piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
2 × 220 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
323 bar
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
323 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
11628 mm
6220 mm
Max Digging Depth
11628 mm
6220 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
10832 mm
5,720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
10832 mm
5,720 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
15452 mm
9,330 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
15452 mm
9,330 mm
Max Dumping Height
11171 mm
6,520 mm
Max Dumping Height
11171 mm
6,520 mm
Max Cutting Height
13500 mm
6,010 mm
Max Cutting Height
13500 mm
6,010 mm
Boom Length
5.600 m
5.680 m
Boom Length
5.600 m
5.680 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
155 kN
152 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
155 kN
152 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
117.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
117.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
340 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
340 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
130 litres
150 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
130 litres
150 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
21 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
21 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
6 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
3640 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
3640 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Tracked undercarriage with X‑leg centre frame, lubricated rollers, idlers, sprockets, hydraulic track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs and grease‑tensioned tracks — typical crawler system for construction excavators.
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9800 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Length
9800 mm
9,570 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
2,990 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3,110 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3,110 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2,920 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
2,920 mm
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
206.9 kN
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
206.9 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.5 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.5 Cu.m
1.7 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5/0.6
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Bucket Options
0.5/0.6
Multiple sizes depending on work requirement
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Standard excavator attachments
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Standard excavator attachments
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD multi‑function display
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Display Type
LCD multi‑function display
Digital cluster / color display (work mode selection)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Suspension seat (typical for class)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
72 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2 × 12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2 × 12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Alternator Output
50 A
80 A
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Lighting Type
LED
Other
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Auto Idle
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
Pros
- Budget‑friendly for its class — Usually lower price range compared with some competitors like higher‑power excavators.
- Good torque for general digging & dredging work (strong engine twist power).
- Relatively large bucket capacity (~0.5 m³) for efficient material movement.
HYUNDAI R230LM Smart
Pros
- Higher Engine Power & Digging Capability
- Strong Excavation & Stability
- Smart Hydraulic & Control Systems