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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS JCB 55Z Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
JCB 55Z
₹ 36 L - 39 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
JCB 55Z
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB 55Z
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Stage 3A 404D‑22
Gross Power
22 kw
35.7 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
35.7 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
33.1 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
33.1 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
2179 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
2179 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2600 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2600 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
143 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
143 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
5520 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
5520 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
5520 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
982 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
982 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
126 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
240 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
240 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
100 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
100 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
63 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
63 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3840 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
3840 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3328 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3328 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6200 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
4270 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
4270 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
3728 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
3728 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.866 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
2.866 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1450 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1450 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
45 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
45 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
29 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
29 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
76 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
76 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
12 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9.1 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9.1 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
8 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
400 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
400 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1550 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1950 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
1950 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
300 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
300 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
975 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Rubber/Steel tracked mini‑excavator undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
5520 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
5520 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
1960 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2551 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2551 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2551 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.208 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.208 m
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Track Width
300 mm
400 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
38.1 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
38.1 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.22 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.14 - 0.22
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.14 - 0.22
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breakers, augers, quick couplers (optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard machine display
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard machine 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
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 55Z
Pros
- 48 hp (35.7 kW), Stage‑compliant engine with ~143 Nm torque helps keep jobs moving.
- Excellent for working close to walls/obstacles in confined sites without damaging structures.
- 3.8 m digging depth and ~6.1 m reach offers versatility across trenching and site prep
