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Tata Hitachi NX 80 VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi NX 80
₹ 45 L - 46 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi NX 80
₹45L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi NX 80
From ₹ 45 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Cummins QSB6.7
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Cummins QSB6.7
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
114 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
114 kw
57 kw
Net Power
115 kw
57 kw
Net Power
115 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
120 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
120 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
3788 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
3788 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2128 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2128 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
872 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
872 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
7500 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
7500 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
7500 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
7500 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1300 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1300 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
Variable Displacement pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
330 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
330 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
365 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
365 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
234 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
234 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
120 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
4660 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
4660 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4761 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
4761 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3752 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
3752 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
4565 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
4565 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
4876 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
4876 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
5.7 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2990 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2990 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
197 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
197 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
112 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
112 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
400 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
220 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
35 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
22 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
12 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
12 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
7 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
450 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1880 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1880 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 290 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 290 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
385 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
385 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2 060 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2 060 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, multi‑roller support (5 bottom rollers and 1 upper carrier roller per side), and grease‑adjusted track tensioning – typical for this class.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Crawler undercarriage with steel tracks, multi‑roller support (5 bottom rollers and 1 upper carrier roller per side), and grease‑adjusted track tensioning – typical for this class.
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
9766 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
9766 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2990 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
3050 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
3100 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
3.5 m
3.5 m
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Width
600 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
5.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
140 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
140 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.3 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.3 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.3 - 3.5
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
3.3 - 3.5
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Augger
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Augger
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Monitor
Display Type
7 inch LCD
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Suspension Seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
75 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
86 A
85 A
Alternator Output
86 A
85 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
Tata Hitachi NX 80
Pros
- Good balance of power (~49 hp) and weight (~7.5 t) for urban and utility work.
- Decent bucket capacity (~0.35 m³) and reach for landscaping, digging, desilting and utility tasks.
- Intelligent hydraulic system with auto idle/auto decel features improves fuel efficiency and reduces cost.
JCB JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
