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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS BOBCAT E30 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
BOBCAT E30
₹ 35 L - 37 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
BOBCAT E30
₹35L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
BOBCAT E30
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kubota D1305
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kubota D1305
Gross Power
22 kw
18.5 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
18.5 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
18.5 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
1260 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
1260 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2550 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2550 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
105 Nm
81.3 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
81.3 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
3069 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
3069 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
3069 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
564 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
564 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
29.6 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
29.6 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Dual outlet variable displacement piston pump with gear pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
53.8 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
180 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
180 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
23 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
23 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
53 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
53 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
2906 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
2906 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
2165 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
2165 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
4876 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
4876 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3272 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3272 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
1232 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
1232 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.438 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.438 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1738 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1738 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
25.14 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
25.14 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
15.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
15.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
34.4 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
34.4 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
10.2 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
10.2 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
4.4 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
4.4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
4 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
3 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
3 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1543 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1543 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
539 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
539 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Rubber Tracks with Grease Tensioning (standard for mini excavator class; tensioning via grease cylinder)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
4327 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
4327 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1550 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1550 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2438 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2438 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2438 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.941 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.941 m
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.2 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
9.3 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
9.3 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
29.3 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
29.3 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.07 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.07-0.09
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.07-0.09
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple etc.
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard 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
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
90 A
Alternator Output
40 A
90 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Telematics
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Diagnostic System
Yes
Yes
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
Pros
- Excellent for tight sites (small footprint) and urban construction.
- Reliable Yanmar engine with decent torque for its class.
- Dual variable pumps allow smooth implement control.
BOBCAT E30
Pros
- Powerful for its class: 24.8 HP engine and robust digging force (~25.1 kN) deliver good performance for landscaping and construction tasks.
- Operator comfort: Optional AC cabin and ergonomic controls (available in many configurations) improve usability.
- Stability: Higher operating weight (~3069 kg) gives better balance and stability compared to some smaller mini excavators.
