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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS JCB JS81 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
JCB JS81
₹ 34 L - 35 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
JCB JS81
₹34L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB JS81
From ₹ 34 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Kirloskar 4R 1040 NA
Gross Power
22 kw
57 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
57 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
57 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
57 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
76 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
76 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3000 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3000 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
105 Nm
890 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
890 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
8050 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
8050 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
8050 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1873 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1873 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
35 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
35 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement axial piston type
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
140.6 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
284 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
284 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
80 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
80 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4080 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4080 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4211 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4211 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6454 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6454 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5401 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5401 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7094 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7094 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.7 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.7 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1740 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1740 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
41 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
41 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
164 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
55 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
23 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
23 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
14 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
14 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
5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1700 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2240 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
365 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Welded crawler undercarriage with sealed/greased track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning system
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
6230 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
6230 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2220 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2722 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2722 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2720 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2720 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.5 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.5 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
60 %
Gradeability
58 %
60 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
55 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
55 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.32 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.24 - 0.32
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.24 - 0.32
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard auxiliary circuits
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD Monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD Monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension Seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
75 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 JS81
Pros
- Capable of ~7.1 m digging height and ~6.4 m reach — good for site work, trenches, and moderate depth excavation.
- Powered by ~76 HP Kirloskar engine with robust bucket/dipper tear‑out forces, delivering decent performance vs competitors.
- JCB has extensive dealer/service coverage in India, making parts and support easier compared to some smaller brands.
