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Tata Hitachi NX 50 VS CAT 305. 5E2 Comparison
Tata Hitachi NX 50
₹ 26 L - 26.99 L
VS
CAT 305. 5E2
₹ 13 L - 19 L
Tata Hitachi NX 50
₹26L
CAT 305. 5E2
₹13L
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Tata Hitachi NX 50
From ₹ 26 Lakh
CAT 305. 5E2
From ₹ 13 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 4TNV88-BSTAH
Cat C2.4 DI
Model
Yanmar 4TNV88-BSTAH
Cat C2.4 DI
Gross Power
25.9 kw
34.1 kw
Gross Power
25.9 kw
34.1 kw
Net Power
25 kw
31.1 kw
Net Power
25 kw
31.1 kw
Engine Power
33.5 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Power
33.5 HP
41.70 HP
Engine Displacement
2190 cc
2400 cc
Engine Displacement
2190 cc
2400 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2100 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
143 Nm
300 Nm
Max Torque
143 Nm
300 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
5190 kg
5400 kg
Operating Weight
5190 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
5190 kg
5400 kg
Machine Weight
5190 kg
5400 kg
Counter Weight
1231 kg
1265 kg
Counter Weight
1231 kg
1265 kg
Ground Pressure
250 kg
31 kg
Ground Pressure
250 kg
31 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement axial piston pumps
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
Two variable displacement axial piston pumps
Load sensing hydraulics with variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
84 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
84 L/min
140 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
84 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
84 litres
85 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
63 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3547 mm
3720 mm
Max Digging Depth
3547 mm
3720 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2311 mm
2210 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2311 mm
2210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5782 mm
5830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5782 mm
5830 mm
Max Dumping Height
4194 mm
3835 mm
Max Dumping Height
4194 mm
3835 mm
Max Cutting Height
5856 mm
5460 mm
Max Cutting Height
5856 mm
5460 mm
Boom Length
2.884 m
3.200 m
Boom Length
2.884 m
3.200 m
Arm Length
1500 mm
1500 mm
Arm Length
1500 mm
1500 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
36.7 kN
35 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
36.7 kN
35 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
24 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
24 kN
27.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 litres
78 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 litres
78 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
58 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
50 litres
58 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5.7 litres
9.8 litres
Cooling System Capacity
5.7 litres
9.8 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7.4 litres
9.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
7.4 litres
9.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
1 450 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
1 450 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 972 mm
2440 mm
Track Length on Ground
1 972 mm
2440 mm
Ground Clearance
323 mm
628 mm
Ground Clearance
323 mm
628 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1320 mm
1580 mm
Tail Swing Radius
1320 mm
1580 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, 1 upper roller & 4 bottom rollers (grease‑tensioned track system)
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, 1 upper roller & 4 bottom rollers (grease‑tensioned track system)
Sealed and lubricated track undercarriage with rubber tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
5412 mm
5765 mm
Overall Length
5412 mm
5765 mm
Overall Width
1850 mm
1950 mm
Overall Width
1850 mm
1950 mm
Overall Height
2680 mm
2540 mm
Overall Height
2680 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2611 mm
2540 mm
Cab Height
2611 mm
2540 mm
Boom Height
2.680 m
2.540 m
Boom Height
2.680 m
2.540 m
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Track Width
400 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9 rpm
10.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Gradeability
58 %
25 %
Drawbar Pull
48.6 kN
40.2 kN
Drawbar Pull
48.6 kN
40.2 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.18 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.10 – 0.22
0.22 - 0.24
Bucket Options
0.10 – 0.22
0.22 - 0.24
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini-excavator attachments (breaker, auger, tilt buckets)
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Attachment Compatibility
Standard mini-excavator attachments (breaker, auger, tilt buckets)
Hydraulic hammer, auger, ripper (via aux lines)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Basic dashboard
Standard operator info panel
Display Type
Basic dashboard
Standard operator info panel
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Mechanical suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 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
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi NX 50
Pros
- With ~5.8 m max digging/dump height, it competes well with similar 5 ton machines.
- 5.19 ton operating weight makes it maneuverable on tight sites yet substantial enough for utility, landscaping, and light construction.
- Dual axial piston pumps and decent implement flow (~84 L/min) provide smooth, predictable action — appropriate for breakers, augers, and common attachments.
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.
