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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS Volvo EC140DL Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
Volvo EC140DL
₹ 49 L - 51 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
Volvo EC140DL
₹49L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
Volvo EC140DL
From ₹ 49 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
Volvo D4H (diesel)
Gross Power
22 kw
85 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
85 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
84 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
84 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
112 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
112 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3770 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
3770 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
4 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Emission Standard
BS III
BS III
Max Torque
105 Nm
535 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
535 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
16730 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
16730 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
14300 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
14300 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
2450 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
2450 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
34.3 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
34.3 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Main Pump Type
2 × Variable displacement axial piston + 1 gear pump
variable displacement pumps (axial piston)
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
246 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
230 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
230 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
6030 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6030 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4460 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
4460 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7830 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
7830 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6020 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6020 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8190 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
8190 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.600 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
4.600 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
3000 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
82.2 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
82.2 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
61.8 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
61.8 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
258 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
258 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
85 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
85 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
28 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
28 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
16 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
16 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3.9 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3.9 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2.2 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
2.2 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
1990 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3760 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3760 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
436 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
436 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2200 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2200 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Heavy-duty sealed & greased crawler undercarriage (tracked)
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
7720 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
7720 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2590 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2590 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2830 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
2830 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2800 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2800 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.180 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.180 m
Track Width
300 mm
750 mm
Track Width
300 mm
750 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.6 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.6 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
12.5 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Gradeability
58 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
118 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
118 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
0.66 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.25 - 0.66
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.25 - 0.66
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker, auger, grapple, ripper
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD multifunction monitor
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
LCD multifunction monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Adjustable suspension seat
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
69 dB(A)
Noise Level
74 dB(A)
69 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.
Volvo EC140DL
Pros
- Multiple boom+arm combinations allow tailoring reach and depth for varying job requirements — from general digging to loading trucks at height.
- With a ~112–114 hp engine and solid hydraulic flow (~246 L/min), the EC140DL handles typical excavator duties efficiently
- Volvo cab & hydraulics are known for comfort and smooth control, reducing operator fatigue on long shifts. (Industry standard for Volvo D‑series)
