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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹ 35 L - 36.99 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
₹35L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
TATA 497 DI 38 BSIII
Gross Power
22 kw
36 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
36 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
36 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
36 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48.9 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
48.9 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
2100 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2100 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
222 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
222 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
7200 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
7200 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
7200 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1200 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
1200 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33.3 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
33.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
2 Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
120 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
259 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
259 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
92 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
92 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
36 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
40 L/min
36 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4150 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
4150 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4060 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4060 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6660 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
6660 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5470 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
5470 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7550 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
7550 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.720 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
3.720 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
2120 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
2120 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
47 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
47 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
36.3 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
36.3 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
135 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
135 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
42 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
42 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
15.5 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
15.5 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
9 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
10 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
10 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
450 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1850 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1850 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2090 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
360 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
360 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1750 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
1750 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Tracked undercarriage with grease track tensioning (standard crawler system)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
6080 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
6080 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2382 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2382 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2690 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2690 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2690 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.271 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.271 m
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Track Width
300 mm
450 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.8 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.8 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Gradeability
58 %
53 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
210 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
210 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.13 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.13 – 0.68
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.13 – 0.68
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Standard hydraulics for breakers/thumbs
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
Standard monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable ergonomic
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable ergonomic
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
80 A
Alternator Output
40 A
80 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.
Tata Hitachi EX 70 Prime
Pros
- Compact yet capable: Good digging depth (≈4.6 m) and reach for a ~7.2 t class machine.
- Fuel-efficient: Relatively low diesel consumption compared with some competitors.
- Optional AC cabin: Boosts operator comfort on longer shifts
