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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS Komatsu PC5500-6 Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹ 44 L - 50.01 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
Komatsu PC5500-6
₹44L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Komatsu PC5500-6
From ₹ 44 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Komatsu SDA12V159E‑2 (Tier 2 diesel)
Gross Power
22 kw
1880 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
1880 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
1880 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
2520 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
2520 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
30000 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
30000 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
12 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
12 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
1800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
105 Nm
2200 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
2200 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
552000 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
552000 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
552000 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
120980 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
120980 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
23.8 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
23.8 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable Displacement Axial Piston
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
4200 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
310 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
310 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
6000 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
6000 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
2006 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
2006 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
8300 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
8300 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
16132 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
16132 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
18700 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
18700 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
10100 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
10100 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
15500 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
15500 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
11 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
11 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
8300 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
8300 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
1516 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
1516 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
1326 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
1326 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
10356 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
10356 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
3717 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
3717 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
720 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
720 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
380 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
380 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
76 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
76 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
52 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
52 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
1350 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
7450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
7450 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
7424 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
7424 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
995 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
995 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
7750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
7750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy‑duty steel crawler with automatic hydraulic adjustment & box‑section frames
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
8987 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
8987 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
7900 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
7900 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
8610 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
8610 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
7910 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
7910 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.497 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
2.497 m
Track Width
300 mm
1350 mm
Track Width
300 mm
1350 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
2.1 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
2.1 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
3.1 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
3.1 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
50 %
Gradeability
58 %
50 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
1231 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
1231 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
29 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
26 - 29
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
26 - 29
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Backhoe & Shovel configuration
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Monitoring system
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Monitoring system
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Pneumatic suspension, adjustable
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
78 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
12 V
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
140 A
Alternator Output
40 A
140 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.
Komatsu PC5500-6
Pros
- Very large bucket capacity (~29 m³) for fast loading and high material movement.
- Two powerful engines provide high output suited for heavy mining operations.
- Available in both backhoe and shovel configurations to suit different mining tasks.
