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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140H Ultra VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140H Ultra
₹ 51.99 L - 54 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140H Ultra
₹51.99L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 140H Ultra
From ₹ 51.99 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Isuzu C‑4BG1T
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Isuzu C‑4BG1T
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
66 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
66 kw
57 kw
Net Power
65 kw
57 kw
Net Power
65 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
88.5 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
88.5 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
4329 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
4329 cc
3000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
4 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2150 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2150 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
347 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
347 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
13360 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
13360 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
13360 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
13360 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
4200 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
48 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
210 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
170 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
170 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
5150 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
5150 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2100 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2100 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5150 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5150 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
4650 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
4650 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
8370 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
8370 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
4.600 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
4.600 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
2100 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
2100 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
104 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
104 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
72 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
250 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
69 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
69 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
19 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
19 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
18.5 litres
14 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
7 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
1 990 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 880 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
2 880 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
440 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2190 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks and grease track tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with steel tracks and grease track tensioning
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
7658 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
7658 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
2490 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2718 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2718 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2718 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2718 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
4.600 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
4.600 m
3.5 m
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Track Width
500 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
3.4 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
11.5 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Gradeability
70 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
102 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
102 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.4 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.45 - 0.7
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.45 - 0.7
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, quick coupler, grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, auger, quick coupler, grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Digital multi‑function
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Digital multi‑function
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12,55 Ah V
12 V
Battery
2x12,55 Ah V
12 V
Alternator Output
80 A
85 A
Alternator Output
80 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 Zaxis 140H Ultra
Pros
- Durable Isuzu engine tailored for reliability.
- 70 % gradeability, good mobility on slopes.
- Higher bucket digging force (~104 kN) than some competitors in class.
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.