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JCB 345 LC HD VS Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H Comparison
JCB 345 LC HD
₹ 1.30 Cr - 1.61 Cr
VS
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
₹ 1.10 Cr - 1.19 Cr
JCB 345 LC HD
₹130L
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
₹110L
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JCB 345 LC HD
From ₹ 130 Lakh
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
From ₹ 110 Lakh
Engine
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
Cummins QSL9
Model
JCB Dieselmax 672 (6‑cyl diesel, water‑cooled, turbocharged)
Cummins QSL9
Gross Power
165 kw
232 kw
Gross Power
165 kw
232 kw
Net Power
165 kw
219 kw
Net Power
165 kw
219 kw
Engine Power
221 HP
315 HP
Engine Power
221 HP
315 HP
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
15681 cc
Engine Displacement
7200 cc
15681 cc
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 Nos
6 Nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
2000 rpm
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Emission Standard
BS IV
BS IV
Max Torque
960 Nm
1450 Nm
Max Torque
960 Nm
1450 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Operating Weight
Operating Weight
34462 kg
47100 kg
Operating Weight
34462 kg
47100 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
44800 kg
Machine Weight
32940 kg
44800 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
7500 kg
Counter Weight
10200 kg
7500 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
78 kg
Ground Pressure
61.8 kg
78 kg
Hydraulic System
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Main Pump Type
variable displacement axial piston pumps
Variable displacement axial piston pumps
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
500 L/min
720 L/min
Maximum Hydraulic Flow
500 L/min
720 L/min
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Maximum System Pressure
343 bar
343 bar
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Oil Capacity
430 litres
310 litres
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
180 L/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
134 L/min
180 L/min
Working Range
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
11100 mm
Max Digging Depth
6570 mm
11100 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
9200 mm
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
5780 mm
9200 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
16500 mm
Max Reach at Ground Level
9940 mm
16500 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
7700 mm
Max Dumping Height
6900 mm
7700 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
10070 mm
Max Cutting Height
9940 mm
10070 mm
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.500 m
Boom Length
6.200 m
6.500 m
Arm Length
2500 mm
3350 mm
Arm Length
2500 mm
3350 mm
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
287 kN
Bucket Breakout Force
221 kN
287 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
236 kN
Arm Tear-out Force
156 kN
236 kN
Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
705 litres
Fuel Tank Capacity
590 litres
705 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
310 litres
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
239 litres
310 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
38 litres
Cooling System Capacity
32 litres
38 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
32 litres
Engine Oil Capacity
30 litres
32 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
18 litres
Swing Drive Oil Capacity
6 litres
18 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10.2 litres
32 litres
Final Drive Gear Oil Capacity
10.2 litres
32 litres
Under Carriage
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Shoe Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2 740 mm
Track Gauge
2600 mm
2 740 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4040 mm
Track Length on Ground
3 990 mm
4040 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
495 mm
Ground Clearance
550 mm
495 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3670 mm
Tail Swing Radius
3210 mm
3670 mm
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, multi‑roller setup (2 top rollers, 9 bottom rollers per side)
tracked undercarriage (steel grouser shoes) with grease track tensioning — standard robust crawler design for heavy hydraulic excavators
Undercarriage Type
Heavy‑duty crawler undercarriage with grease‑type track tensioning, multi‑roller setup (2 top rollers, 9 bottom rollers per side)
tracked undercarriage (steel grouser shoes) with grease track tensioning — standard robust crawler design for heavy hydraulic excavators
Steering & Brakes
Overall Length
10740 mm
11900 mm
Overall Length
10740 mm
11900 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
3440 mm
Overall Width
3200 mm
3440 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3540 mm
Overall Height
3450 mm
3540 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3100 mm
Cab Height
3300 mm
3100 mm
Boom Height
3.254 m
4 m
Boom Height
3.254 m
4 m
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Track Width
600 mm
600 mm
Performances
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Travel Speed
5.2 km/h
5.5 km/h
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9 rpm
Swing Speed
9.4 rpm
9 rpm
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Gradeability
70 %
35 %
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
372 kN
Drawbar Pull
246.3 kN
372 kN
Bucket And Attachments
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
1.8 Cu.m
3.1 Cu.m
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
1.9 - 3.1
Bucket Options
1.2 - 1.8
1.9 - 3.1
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Rock breaker, ripper, clamshell, auger
Attachment Compatibility
Hydraulic breakers, thumbs, ripper, etc. (standard excavator attachments)
Rock breaker, ripper, clamshell, auger
Cabin And Controls
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Cabin AC
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Multi-function LCD monitor
Display Type
Interactive digital display
Multi-function LCD monitor
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Air-suspension adjustable seat
Seat Type
Comfortable adjustable seat
Air-suspension adjustable seat
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Noise Level
78 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
Safety Features
-
-
Safety Features
-
-
Electrical System
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Battery
2x12 V
24 V
Alternator Output
55 A
90 A
Alternator Output
55 A
90 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
JCB 345 LC HD
Pros
- Reinforced boom and arm with cast pivot ends — built for tough and quarry work.
- Strong JCB Dieselmax 7.2 L engine gives good power and torque for heavy earthmoving.
- 500 L/min flow supports demanding digging and attachments smoothly.
Tata Hitachi ZAXIS 470H
Pros
- Competitive price in its class (~₹1.17 – 1.20 Cr range) — often lower than some rivals (e.g., Kobelco SK520XDLC)
- Large fuel tank (705 L) for extended operation without frequent refills
- Decent hydraulic flow (~720 L/min) for heavy work and attachments
