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Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR VS Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G Comparison
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹ 69 L - 70.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹ 80 L - 90 L
Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
₹69L
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
₹80L
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Tata Hitachi EX215lc-SLR
From ₹ 69 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Model
Cummins 6BT5.9C (6‑cyl, inline, water‑cooled)
Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 (6‑cyl, water‑cooled, direct injection, turbo)
Gross Power
97.6 kw
360 kw
Gross Power
97.6 kw
360 kw
Net Power
97.6 kw
360 kw
Net Power
97.6 kw
360 kw
Engine Power
131 HP
483 HP
Engine Power
131 HP
483 HP
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
5900 cc
15681 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
537 Nm
1945 Nm
Max Torque
537 Nm
1945 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
21300 kg
80800 kg
Operating Weight
21300 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
20800 kg
80800 kg
Machine Weight
20800 kg
80800 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
43231 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
110 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
110 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable‑displacement axial piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
442 L/min
1024 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
319 bar
Maximum System Pressure
279 bar
319 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
1024 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
220 litres
1024 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
765 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
765 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
11628 mm
8870 mm
Max Digging Depth
11628 mm
8870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
10832 mm
7170 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
10832 mm
7170 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
15452 mm
14100 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
15452 mm
14100 mm
Max Dumping Height
11171 mm
9080 mm
Max Dumping Height
11171 mm
9080 mm
Max Cutting Height
13500 mm
13030 mm
Max Cutting Height
13500 mm
13030 mm
Boom Length
5.600 m
8.400 m
Boom Length
5.600 m
8.400 m
Arm Length
3200 mm
3700 mm
Arm Length
3200 mm
3700 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
155 kN
339 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
155 kN
339 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
212 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
212 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
1110 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
315 litres
1110 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
130 litres
500 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
130 litres
500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
112 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
112 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
52 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
14 litres
52 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
15.7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
15.7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
38 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
38 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
650 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
650 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
3450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
3450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
5 840 mm
Track Length on Ground
3550 mm
5 840 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
890 mm
Ground Clearance
435 mm
890 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
4600 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2785 mm
4600 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with grease‑tension track adjustment; multiple rollers per side (typical heavy‑duty steel track system
Tracked undercarriage with double‑grouser steel shoes and hydraulic (grease) track adjusters with shock‑absorbing springs — robust mining/excavation crawler design
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9800 mm
14000 mm
Overall Length
9800 mm
14000 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
4100 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
4100 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3780 mm
Overall Height
3200 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Cab Height
3050 mm
3780 mm
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.500 m
Boom Height
3.600 m
3.500 m
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
3450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.2 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
7.4 rpm
Swing Speed
13.7 rpm
7.4 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Gradeability
70 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
560 kN
Drawbar Pull
149 kN
560 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.5 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.5 Cu.m
4.5 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.5/0.6
2.9 – 4.5
Bucket Options
0.5/0.6
2.9 – 4.5
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper, Auger, Tilt Bucket
Breaker, ripper, tilt coupler kits (dealer options)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
LCD multi‑function display
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Display Type
LCD multi‑function display
Multi‑function LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat with adjustable armrests
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Battery
2x12 V
2X12 V
Alternator Output
50 A
50 A
Alternator Output
50 A
50 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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 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.
Tata Hitachi ZX870-5G
Pros
- Uses Isuzu BB‑6WG1XQA‑04 6‑cyl turbocharged engine producing ~483 HP / 360 kW @ 1,800 rpm, which gives strong performance in heavy digging cycles.
- Dual high‑capacity main pumps (~1,024 L/min total) provide robust flow for demanding implement actions and attachments.
- Multiple boom/arm combinations expand working range from trenching to deep/exceeding reach applications.
