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JCB 520X LC VS Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U Comparison
JCB 520X LC
₹ 45 L - 64.99 L
VS
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
JCB 520X LC
₹45L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
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JCB 520X LC
From ₹ 45 Lakh
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Yanmar 3TNV88
Model
JCB X12 diesel engine
Yanmar 3TNV88
Gross Power
298 kw
22 kw
Gross Power
298 kw
22 kw
Net Power
285 kw
21.5 kw
Net Power
285 kw
21.5 kw
Engine Power
400 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Power
400 HP
29.5 HP
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1642 cc
Engine Displacement
11000 cc
1642 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
3 Nos
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Rated RPM
2000 rpm
2400 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS III
Max Torque
2100 Nm
105 Nm
Max Torque
2100 Nm
105 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
55300 kg
3620 kg
Operating Weight
55300 kg
3620 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
3411 kg
Machine Weight
55300 kg
3411 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1121 kg
Counter Weight
8000 kg
1121 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Ground Pressure
45 kg
32 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Main Pump Type
Variable displacement axial piston
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
700 L/min
99.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
245 bar
Maximum System Pressure
380 bar
245 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
56 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
400 litres
56 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
40 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
220 L/min
40 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
3060 mm
Max Digging Depth
7000 mm
3060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
2580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
6500 mm
2580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
5080 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
7000 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3460 mm
Max Dumping Height
9800 mm
3460 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
4870 mm
Max Cutting Height
9800 mm
4870 mm
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.470 m
Boom Length
6.500 m
2.470 m
Arm Length
2950 mm
1320 mm
Arm Length
2950 mm
1320 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
27.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
350 kN
27.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
180 kN
19 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
42 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
600 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
32 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
400 litres
32 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
6.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
50 litres
6.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
5.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
40 litres
5.5 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
10 litres
1 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
8 litres
2.4 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2740 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3,650 mm
Track Length on Ground
4370 mm
3,650 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
480 mm
Ground Clearance
603 mm
480 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2830 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3881 mm
2830 mm
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Undercarriage Type
Crawler – Steel Tracks
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
11500 mm
4640 mm
Overall Length
11500 mm
4640 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1740 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
1740 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2470 mm
Overall Height
3800 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2470 mm
Cab Height
3500 mm
2470 mm
Boom Height
4 m
2.600 m
Boom Height
4 m
2.600 m
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Track Width
600 mm
300 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Travel Speed
5 km/h
4.3 km/h
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Swing Speed
10 rpm
9.1 rpm
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Gradeability
30 %
58 %
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
32 kN
Drawbar Pull
280 kN
32 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.4 Cu.m
0.11 Cu.m
Bucket Options
3.4
0.04 – 0.11
Bucket Options
3.4
0.04 – 0.11
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Grapple (industry typical)
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Analog + warning indicators
Display Type
Touchscreen display available (10” JCB UX)
Analog + warning indicators
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Noise Level
72 dB(A)
74 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Battery
2x12 V
12 V
Alternator Output
100 A
40 A
Alternator Output
100 A
40 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
JCB 520X LC
Pros
- Powerful 400 HP engine delivers excellent performance.
- Operating weight of up to 55,300 kg ensures high stability.
- Large bucket options up to 3.4 m³ support high-volume material.
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.
