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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS LiuGong CLG908E Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
LiuGong CLG908E
₹ 36 L - 38 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
LiuGong CLG908E
₹36L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
LiuGong CLG908E
From ₹ 36 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Yanmar 4TNV98‑ZCSLY
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Yanmar 4TNV98‑ZCSLY
Gross Power
22 kw
46 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
46 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
44 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
44 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
60 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
60 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3300 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3300 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 III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
245 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
245 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
7500 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
7500 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1400 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1400 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
Variable displacement piston pump
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
158 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
158 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
294 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
294 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
110 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
110 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
120 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4030 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3240 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
3240 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6125 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6125 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5080 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5080 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7115 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7115 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.710 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.710 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
1620 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
1620 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
56 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
56 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
36 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
36 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
140 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
140 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
80 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
80 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
35 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
35 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
11 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
11 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
6 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
6 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
7 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
7 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1750 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1750 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2845 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2845 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1785 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1785 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked / Crawler undercarriage
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
6100 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
6100 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2260 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2260 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2698 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2698 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2700 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2700 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.8 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
4.8 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
64 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
64 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
0.13 - 0.4
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.13 - 0.4
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments (hydraulic quick coupler optional)
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard excavator attachments (hydraulic quick coupler optional)
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Cabin AC
Yes
No
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD monitor (basic)
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD monitor (basic)
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable operator seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable operator 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
75 A
Alternator Output
40 A
75 A
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
Lighting Type
LED
Halogen
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.
LiuGong CLG908E
Pros
- Uses a Yanmar 4TNV98 diesel engine that’s efficient and widely respected for reliability.
- Hydraulic system is load‑sensing and proven, offering smooth, accurate operation.
- Operating weight ~7.5 t and typical bucket ~0.32 m³ — suitable for light to medium earthwork tasks.
