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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS JCB 37C HD Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
JCB 37C HD
₹ 33 L - 35.02 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
JCB 37C HD
₹33L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB 37C HD
From ₹ 33 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
EPA Tier 4 Final Perkins 403J-17
Gross Power
22 kw
18.9 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
18.9 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
18.9 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
25 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
25 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
1662 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
1662 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
2200 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
2200 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2200 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Emission Standard
BS III
BS V
Max Torque
105 Nm
91.9 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
91.9 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
4052 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
4052 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
4502 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
4502 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
986 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
986 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
32.3 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
32.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement piston
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
76 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
250 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
250 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
47.5 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
47.5 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
32 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
32 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3480 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3480 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
1870 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
1870 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
5020 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
5020 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3540 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
3540 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
4730 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
4730 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.450 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.450 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1600 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1600 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
32.4 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
32.4 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
19.7 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
19.7 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
50 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
50 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
28 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
7 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
7 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
6.2 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
6.2 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
12 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
12 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1590 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1590 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
275 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
275 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1300 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steel Crawler Tracks
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steel Crawler Tracks
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
4810 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
4810 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1500 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1500 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2180 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2180 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2180 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.180 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.180 m
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Track Width
300 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
8.3 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
8.3 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Gradeability
58 %
30 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
25.6 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
25.6 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.11 - 0.12
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.11 - 0.12
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, tilt coupler, etc (typical for mini‑excavators)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Basic operator console
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Basic operator console
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)
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
85 A
Alternator Output
40 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 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.
JCB 37C HD
Pros
- Compact yet powerful for its class — good balance of size and performance for tight zones.
- Fuel‑efficient Perkins engine (25.3 HP) for lower running costs.
- Superior bucket digging force (~32.4 kN) useful for harder soils.
