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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS JCB 380LC QM Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
JCB 380LC QM
₹ 57 L - 60 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
JCB 380LC QM
₹57L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB 380LC QM
From ₹ 57 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
JCB DieselMax 7.2 L CRDI, Turbocharged, Intercooled
Gross Power
22 kw
212 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
212 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
212 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
212 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
284 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
284 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
7200 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
7200 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Emission Standard
BS III
BS VI
Max Torque
105 Nm
1150 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
1150 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
36770 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
36770 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
36770 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
7652 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
7652 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Twin variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
304 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
348 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
348 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
430 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
430 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
241 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
241 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6726 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6726 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
6200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
10866 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
10866 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6898 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6898 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
5241 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
5241 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
6.450 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
6.450 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2630 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2630 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
245 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
245 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
201 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
201 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
590 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
590 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
239 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
239 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
67 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
67 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
45 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
45 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
25 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
25 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
16 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
16 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2600 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3712 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3712 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
530 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
530 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3571 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
3571 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty sealed & lubricated undercarriage with reinforced components
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
11353 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
11353 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
3571 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
3571 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3510 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3510 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3202 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3202 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.510 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.510 m
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.3 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.3 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
8.9 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
8.9 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
287 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
287 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1.4 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
1.4 - 1.8
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
1.4 - 1.8
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, ripper, grapples (typical)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Multi-info digital display
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Multi-info digital display
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)
76 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
76 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
55 A
Alternator Output
40 A
55 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 380LC QM
Pros
- Powerful engine & torque: 284 hp class power (212 kW) for tough applications like quarrying and stone cutting.
- Heavy-duty design: Built for quarry work with reinforced boom/arm and robust undercarriage.
- Large bucket capacity: ~1.4 – 1.8 m³ buckets for high productivity in earth/rock handling.
