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Tata Hitachi NX 30 VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹ 27 L - 27.99 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
Tata Hitachi NX 30
₹27L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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Tata Hitachi NX 30
From ₹ 27 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88-BSTAH (3-cyl, water-cooled diesel)
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
20.4 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
20.4 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
19.7 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
19.7 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
27.4 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
27.4 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
106 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
106 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
2900 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
2900 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2900 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
2900 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
1000 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
1000 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
23 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
23 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement pumps + pilot gear pump
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
68 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
68 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
171 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
171 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
67 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
67 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
34 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
34 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
2625 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
2625 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1862 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
1862 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4428 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
4428 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
2666 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
2666 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
3922 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
3922 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.100 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.100 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1200 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1200 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
23 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
14.6 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
42 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.5 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
3.5 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.7 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
12 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
280 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1220 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1220 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1490 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1490 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
268 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
268 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
980 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
980 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Tracked undercarriage with grease‑tensioned tracks – typical compact mini excavator crawler system
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4150 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
4150 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1500 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2527 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2527 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2527 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2527 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
2.561 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
2.561 m
2.540 m
Track Width
280 mm
400 mm
Track Width
280 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.2 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
3.2 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
10.5 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
29.3 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.07 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04–0.07
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.04–0.07
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breaker piping optional
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
No
No
Cabin AC
No
No
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
Standard monitor
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspended adjustable
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspended adjustable
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Alternator Output
80 A
50 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Eco Mode
No
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi NX 30
Pros
- Higher engine power (~27.4 HP) than many comparable mini excavators, giving decent digging grunt.
- 2.62 m digging depth and ~3.92 m cutting/dump height make it capable for utility and small construction tasks.
- 58% gradeability and strong swing torque (490 Nm) help on sloped or uneven ground.
CAT 305. 5E2
Pros
- Strong hydraulic performance & digging forces: Excellent digging and stick forces for a 5‑ton mini.
- Load‑sensing hydraulics: Smooth, responsive controls and efficient power delivery
- Durable CAT design: Heavy‑duty components and proven undercarriage.
