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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS BOBCAT E50z Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
BOBCAT E50z
₹ 36 L - 37.99 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
BOBCAT E50z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
BOBCAT E50z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kubota V2403, 4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kubota V2403, 4-stroke, water-cooled diesel
Gross Power
22 kw
36.5 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
36.5 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
34 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
34 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48.9 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
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
183 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
183 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
4975 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
4975 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
4900 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
4900 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
900 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
900 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Load-sensing variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Load-sensing variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
138 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
138 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
50 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
70 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
70 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3553 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3553 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3000 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3000 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
5920 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
5920 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3950 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3950 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
5600 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
5600 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.850 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.850 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1550 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1550 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
37.7 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
37.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
22.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
22.2 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
89 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
89 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
45 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
14 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 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
350 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
350 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1,803 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1,803 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
608 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
608 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)
Crawler undercarriage with rubber tracks, grease‑type track adjusters, and sealed rollers — conventional compact excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Crawler undercarriage with rubber tracks, grease‑type track adjusters, and sealed rollers — conventional compact excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
5550 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
5550 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2550 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2550 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2480 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2480 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.900 m
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
9.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
9.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Gradeability
58 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
45 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
45 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.14 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.14 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.12 – 0.14
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.12 – 0.14
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper, tilt bucket
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Hydraulic breaker, auger, grapple, ripper, tilt bucket
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Digital LCD monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Digital LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
12 V
Battery
12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
40 A
60 A
Alternator Output
40 A
60 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 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 E50z
Pros
- Powerful Engine for Class: ~49 HP diesel offers strong performance for a 5-ton mini.
- Good Digging Depth & Reach: ~3.55 m dig depth and ~5.92 m reach help versatile site work.
- Compact Zero-Tail Design: Excellent maneuverability in tight spaces and urban sites.