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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U VS ZOOMLION ZE215E Comparison
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹ 31 L - 32 L
VS
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹ 35 L - 49.98 L
Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
₹31L
ZOOMLION ZE215E
₹35L
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Tata Hitachi Zaxis 38 U
From ₹ 31 Lakh
ZOOMLION ZE215E
From ₹ 35 Lakh
Engine
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Model
Yanmar 3TNV88
CUMMINS 6BTAA5.9
Gross Power
22 kw
112 kw
Gross Power
22 kw
112 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
112 kw
Net Power
21.5 kw
112 kw
Engine Power
29.5 HP
150 HP
Engine Power
29.5 HP
150 HP
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5900 cc
Engine Displacement
1642 cc
5900 cc
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
3 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
1950 rpm
Rated RPM
2400 rpm
1950 rpm
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Emission Standard
BS III
BS II
Max Torque
105 Nm
614 Nm
Max Torque
105 Nm
614 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21500 kg
Operating Weight
3620 kg
21500 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21800 kg
Machine Weight
3411 kg
21800 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
6596 kg
Counter Weight
1121 kg
6596 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
46 kg
Ground Pressure
32 kg
46 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
412 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
99.6 L/min
412 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
321 bar
Maximum System Pressure
245 bar
321 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
240 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
56 litres
240 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
6610 mm
Max Digging Depth
3060 mm
6610 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
5580 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
2580 mm
5580 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9650 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
5080 mm
9650 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6785 mm
Max Dumping Height
3460 mm
6785 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9615 mm
Max Cutting Height
4870 mm
9615 mm
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.500 m
Boom Length
2.470 m
5.500 m
Arm Length
1320 mm
3200 mm
Arm Length
1320 mm
3200 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
147 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
27.2 kN
147 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
110 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
19 kN
110 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
350 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 litres
350 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
180 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
32 litres
180 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
300 litres
Cooling System Capacity
6.5 litres
300 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
26 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 litres
26 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3.4 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
1 litres
3.4 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
5.5 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
2.4 litres
5.5 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Gauge
2390 mm
2200 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3380 mm
Track Length on Ground
3,650 mm
3380 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
440 mm
Ground Clearance
480 mm
440 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2840 mm
Tail Swing Radius
2830 mm
2840 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with lubricated track rollers and idlers (standard medium‑duty excavator undercarriage)
Crawler / tracked undercarriage with grease-type track tensioning
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
4640 mm
9555 mm
Overall Length
4640 mm
9555 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2800 mm
Overall Width
1740 mm
2800 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3085 mm
Overall Height
2470 mm
3085 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2990 mm
Cab Height
2470 mm
2990 mm
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Boom Height
2.600 m
3.200 m
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Track Width
300 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.4 km/h
Travel Speed
4.3 km/h
5.4 km/h
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 rpm
Swing Speed
9.1 rpm
11 rpm
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Gradeability
58 %
70 %
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
146 kN
Drawbar Pull
32 kN
146 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
0.11 Cu.m
1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.8-1
Bucket Options
0.04 – 0.11
0.8-1
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker
Attachment Compatibility
Breaker, Auger, Thumb, Grapple
Breaker
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
7 inch LCD
Display Type
Analog + warning indicators
7 inch LCD
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Suspension 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
24 V
Battery
12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
40 A
50 A
Alternator Output
40 A
50 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.
ZOOMLION ZE215E
Pros
- 9.6–9.8 m digging/reaching distance is competitive in the 20-ton class — enough for standard trenching and material placement tasks.
- 9.6 m max digging height means you can load many AY/HD trucks and dump into bins without repositioning too often.
- 6.7–6.8 m dumping height lets you build moderate stockpiles or load medium chassis vehicles without excessive boom extension.
