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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS JCB NXT 205LC Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
JCB NXT 205LC
₹ 53 L - 58 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
JCB NXT 205LC
₹53L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
JCB NXT 205LC
From ₹ 53 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Cummins 6BT 5.9C
Gross Power
22 kw
104.5 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
104.5 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
104 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
104 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
140 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
140 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5880 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5880 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 IV
Emission Standard
BS III
BS IV
Max Torque
105 Nm
571 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
571 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21250 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21250 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21250 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
7200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
56.8 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
56.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
440 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
260 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
260 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6730 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6730 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
5570 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
5570 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9210 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9210 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6360 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6360 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9130 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9130 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.700 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.700 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2400 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2400 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
131.9 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
131.9 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
116 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
116 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
343 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
343 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
120 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
120 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
25.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
25.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
19 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
19 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
500 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
500 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2390 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3660 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3660 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
435 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
435 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2825 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2825 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty welded crawler undercarriage with sealed & lubricated track chains and grease‑adjusted tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
9634 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
9634 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2700 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2700 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3122 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3122 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3060 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
3060 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.100 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.100 m
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Track Width
300 mm
500 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
3.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
13 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
13 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
170 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
170 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.09 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.9 – 1.02
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.9 – 1.02
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, Grapple, Ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Digital IntelliControl display
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Digital IntelliControl display
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension
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
75 A
Alternator Output
40 A
75 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 NXT 205LC
Pros
- Competitive price for the 20–25 t class — often lower than some rivals.
- Strong standard bucket capacity (~0.9 m³) for soil or aggregate work.
- Good operator ergonomics and serviceability (easy access panels, maintenance design).
