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JCB NXT 290 LR VS Tata Hitachi EX8000-6 Comparison
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹ 81 L - 83.01 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
₹ 90 L - 95.01 L
JCB NXT 290 LR
₹81L
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
₹90L
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JCB NXT 290 LR
From ₹ 81 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
From ₹ 90 Lakh
Engine
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins QSKTA60-CE (Twin Engines)
Model
Inline FIP Diesel (JCB’s in-house or Cummins family engine option likely)
Cummins QSKTA60-CE (Twin Engines)
Gross Power
160 kw
2900 kw
Gross Power
160 kw
2900 kw
Net Power
170 kw
2900 kw
Net Power
170 kw
2900 kw
Engine Power
200 HP
3900 HP
Engine Power
200 HP
3900 HP
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
120000 cc
Engine Displacement
5880 cc
120000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
32 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
32 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS II
Max Torque
765 Nm
8364 Nm
Max Torque
765 Nm
8364 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
47173 kg
811000 kg
Operating Weight
47173 kg
811000 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
760000 kg
Machine Weight
47173 kg
760000 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
300000 kg
Counter Weight
3420 kg
300000 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
230 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
230 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Multiple Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Multiple Variable-Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
8000 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
580 L/min
8000 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
3890 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
210 litres
3890 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
220 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
187 L/min
220 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
8400 mm
Max Digging Depth
17300 mm
8400 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5500 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6100 mm
5500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
22300 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
18000 mm
22300 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
13800 mm
Max Dumping Height
10000 mm
13800 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
20500 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
20500 mm
Boom Length
8 m
8.700 m
Boom Length
8 m
8.700 m
Arm Length
7000 mm
3800 mm
Arm Length
7000 mm
3800 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
2000 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
150 kN
2000 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
1650 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
110 kN
1650 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
14900 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
14900 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
3890 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
3890 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2500 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
2500 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
1600 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
1600 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
450 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
450 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
980 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
6 litres
980 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
1850 mm
Track Shoe Width
290 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
6800 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
6800 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
7900 mm
Track Length on Ground
4500 mm
7900 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
1250 mm
Ground Clearance
500 mm
1250 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
8280 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3200 mm
8280 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard mining excavator track system; typically grease-tensioned for large-excavator reliability. (standard for EX8000-series mining excavators)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy-duty tracked undercarriage with steel track shoes and standard mining excavator track system; typically grease-tensioned for large-excavator reliability. (standard for EX8000-series mining excavators)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9600 mm
20500 mm
Overall Length
9600 mm
20500 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
9800 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
9800 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
10000 mm
Overall Height
3121 mm
10000 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
6800 mm
Cab Height
3219 mm
6800 mm
Boom Height
3.453 m
8.200 m
Boom Height
3.453 m
8.200 m
Track Width
567 mm
1850 mm
Track Width
567 mm
1850 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
2.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
2.5 km/h
Swing Speed
12 rpm
4.5 rpm
Swing Speed
12 rpm
4.5 rpm
Gradeability
23 %
30 %
Gradeability
23 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
3000 kN
Drawbar Pull
123 kN
3000 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
43 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.2 Cu.m
43 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.8
40-43
Bucket Options
0.8
40-43
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Mining Buckets, Rock Buckets, Heavy-Duty Tools
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple
Mining Buckets, Rock Buckets, Heavy-Duty Tools
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 Inch LCD
Multi-Function LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air-Suspension, Heated
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Air-Suspension, Heated
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
80 A
300 A
Alternator Output
80 A
300 A
Lighting Type
LED
LED
Lighting Type
LED
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
JCB NXT 290 LR
Pros
- Very deep dig capability — class-leading reach (~17.3 m) for deep excavation, water work, river dredging, and civil engineering.
- High operating weight (~47 t) gives stability and strength for heavy long-reach operations.
- Suitable for specialized deep-dig jobs that standard excavators can’t reach.
Tata Hitachi EX8000-6
Pros
- Massive total engine power (~3,900 HP) ideal for deep mining and large-volume loading.
- Very high arm crowding and breakout forces, giving strong digging performance even in tough ground.
- Robust build and heavy-duty components support 24/7 mining operations with good maintainability access.
